Wanted to try this after seeing that it topped many lists as one of the best dumpling places in the city. Overall experience was good, but could be better. For starters, our wait time was pretty different than what we were told, which made us very hungry. I tried out multiple vegetarian dishes and they were good, but I wouldn't say super memorable. We got: Veggie pan fried dumplings - very good and crispy, loved the texture and the filling was good Steamed veggie dumplings - also good with same filling but I like the pan fried ones better Ginger and green onion noodles - good but not memorable Overall it was good food but I will say I have had more memorable dumplings in some other places. But still a solid choice and I'm very glad they have so many vegetarian options!! read more

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Quite honestly, some of the best XLBs I've ever had in the Bay Area! I'd been wanting to try Dumpling Home in San Francisco for ages, and it truly did not disappoint. Beyond the classic XLBs (perfectly soupy and flavorful), I also tried the lamb curry dumpling (also very tasty), pork pan fried bao/dumpling (so juicy!)and their mixed mushroom plate (a must-order if you like mushrooms). Heads up: I arrived before opening and there was already a line forming. Definitely try to come early if you want to be seated right away. read more

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This place is clearly overrated! The food was mostly good with no wow factor. The wait outside in the cold wind is long (about 45 minutes on a Sunday afternoon). The service is very quick, so eat each item fast before it gets cold. Sterile place as far as decor. One time deal for us! read more

Numb & spicy pork soup dumplings are incredible, other items merely delicious. You get what you pay for at Dumpling Home.

This place was great. Definitely one of the best places I've been for soup dumplings and pan fried ones. Service was very good. The wait was a bit too long though and we ended up sitting outdoors on a rainy and cold evening. Didn't really enjoy that part. read more

Dumpling Home - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

- The Dan Dan Noodles are really good, full of sesame flavor, I don't know they do it because they look so bland - The Shen Jian Bao were a disappointed this time -- leathery instead of crunchy. - Chef Eggplant was tasty We also ordered (for 3 people): - Dry Fried Chicken Wings - Pork Xiao Long Bao Free tea if you sit outside! We got the Chrysanthemum read more

I still love this place! Lined up at 4:15pm on a Saturday and was first in line. The line started to get longer by 4:30pm. Service is still nice and quick. Pan Fried Juicy Pork Baos are so delicious, Iove eating them with the green beans and cucumbers. I tried the Steamed Shrimp and Squash Baos for the first time, and these were surprisingly so good, too! read more

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Delicious dumplings and happy customers contribute to a happy environment. Multiple servers kept busy during our midweek lunch.

Ok Michelin star . I think their xiao long baos are better than Din Tai Fung. The soup inside was perfection . Juicy pork buns were super crispy on the bottom half, and the soup inside was hot and plentiful. Crispy green beans . And omg can't forget the chicken wings!!!! Those were so crispy and the sauce that's on there was so delicious. read more

We were craving Chinese food for dinner, and our friend took us to her favorite spot in SF. It was a busy weeknight, so there was a bit of a wait before we got seated. They offer both indoor & outdoor seating, which is nice. Service was friendly & efficient enough, though the food took a little while to come one after the other. Not a big deal since the place was bustling. Here's what we ordered : * Pan-Fried Juicy Pork Buns /shēng jiān bāo : The bun had a perfect golden, crispy bottom with a soft, fluffy top. The filling was tasty, though I personally prefer it more on the savory side, there was a slight sweetness I couldn't quite pinpoint. I used to get these often in LA, so I'm glad to find them here in SF. * Xiao Long Bao : Juicy and flavorful with a generous amount of soup inside each dumpling. I love that they weren't dry, which can be the case at some places. * Dan Dan Noodles : saucy, nutty, and full of flavor. It had great balance of spice & richness. Must try spot if you're looking for delicious, well-made baos and dumplings in SF in Hayes Valley area. read more

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Some good warm dumplings and noodles! Spicy xiao long bao is most popular and it's just a bit spicy, not too much read more

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what can i say? no notes. 10/10. The service was great! i didn't need to wait for a table, i was sat instantly as i walked in. i ordered the dry cooked green beans, the numb and spicy pork dumplings and the juicy beef bao. The chili oil is a MUST with these items. the ambiance was okay! it was packed, but the servers did such a good job with the amount of people that were there. i want to go back immediately. read more

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This is the best Chinese food i can have in San Francisco. From the delicious pork dumplings, fried bao, spring rolls, through the brussels, i can get a consistent taste every time i visit them. And i love to pair it with a Jasmine Lager which enhance the flavors without overwhelming with any bitterness, subtle, cut out fattiness and refreshing. And i can't avoid to mention all the girl power behind the service, these girls are amazing keeping the rhythm. Recommendation, for a better and quiet experience, ask for outside table. read more

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Loved this place! I've been dreaming about them and been wanting to go back, haha. My friend, her hubby, and I had plans to attend the SF Symphony and it was perfect since it was only an 8-minute walk to Davies Symphony Hall. We went on a Sunday afternoon, which was busy, but once I placed my name on their waiting list, I feel that the wait wasn't too bad? Maybe 30 minutes at most. I don't remember the names of each and every dumpling we shared, but pretty much everything was amazing, hot, and fresh! Loved trying the different types of dumplings from steamed, pan-fried, etc...and even the finger-lickin' good chicken wings! Perfect for sharing with a small group. Would definitely love to come back sooner than later! :-) read more

Dumpling Home - Loved the different types of dumplings! - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

We tried their Vegetable Bao -Pan friend one - honestly I was very disappointed as the filling was very dry and there was no taste to it. The soy sauce it was served with, I didn't like the taste Green Onion Pancakes - this was alright, I didnt think it was something very nice. Overall experience wasn't good. We waited an hour for this and I thought the taste was very mid to average for me. One of my friend's like their Pork Bao the Spicy numbing one. Since I'm vegetarian, I found there were very few options and the ones we tried didn't live up to the mark for me honestly. Also I am not sure they had a vinegar sauce or something with the plates in a small bowl and I am not sure but that smell was really weird and I think it just put off the whole thing for me. We sat outside, it was pretty chilly but they had blankets for people who needed it. read more

Dumpling Home - Vegetable Bao (6Pcs) Green Onion Pancake - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Obviously this place is offering up some high quality food but I seriously underestimated how much I would love this place! We ordered family style and I totally recommend doing the same. Service is FAST we received our dishes within 5 minutes I was astonished. If you can only get one dish make sure it's one of the juicy baos... I am still dreaming of the juicy pork bao. We came on a Wednesday at 12 when they opened at 11:30 and were seated right away outside as a group of 8 but usually there is a wait so plan accordingly! Enjoy! read more

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When we got there we had a group of 11 people and were seated very quickly. Staff were very friendly and worked quickly. The inside of the restaurant had nice lighting and the restaurant was very nice and cozy. The food was absolutely delicious. The broth in the juicy pork steamed baos had so many flavors. Everything was so flavorful and there's a reason why this place has a Michelin bib. For being so good, it was super cheap compared to other restaurants that offer mid food. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a great meal read more

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Very crowded but service was great and the line moved quickly. We waited about 30 minutes for our table. the dumpling were great, I enjoyed it. In general, SF is hard to get around due to the traffic and parking. read more

Had the numb & spicy pork xiao long bao along with juicy pork bao, both were very delicious A little pricey but certainly worth it read more

The lamb curry dumplings were genuinely life-altering. We ordered an abundance of food for our group that barely fit on the table. The chicken wings were excellent, though the chicken dumplings were disappointing. The chili oil was outstanding. read more

We waited in line to get into Dumpling Home before they closed at lunch time and I am so glad we did. The fried chicken wings are to die for! We had a steamed pork bao and a boiled pork and sesame dumpling (lightly spiced) both were fantastic. We said we'd come back after the show and unfortunately we went to a place without a line. Big Big mistake!!! Definitely coming back to try more delicious dumplings. read more

Divine!!! It was hard for us to cut ourselves off! We just wanted to keep eating more! read more

Dumpling Home - Juicy pork bao - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had dinner before an event at Bill Graham. It's convenient that it's walkable to the venue. This restaurant is not very big and they offer indoor and outdoor dining. It was pretty cold so bringing a jacket is a good idea since they don't have heaters. Since they are not very big, getting a table for a large group (ie 6 or more) can be tricky. Joining Yelp WL helps but it gets crowded and wait during peak times can be 45min to over an hour. Decor is casual and they have a small bench that seats 2-3 inside if you opt to wait inside and a few chairs outside. There is a QR code on the left as you enter for takeout orders. Once my party of 3 were seated, they took our drink orders followed by our food order. Items ordered: Garlic cucumber appetizer- I really enjoyed the crispy flavorful cucumbers and the texture was great! 8 pc Crab and pork XLB- Juicy and flavor was good 8 pc Pork XLB- Juicy and filled with broth Potstickers- Crispy skin and flavor was good Pork pan fried buns- The buns had a nice crisp and filled with broth and meat Chicken pan fried buns- These had broth but lacked flavor. I would not get these again Pork dumplings with sesame sauce and red chili oil- Just okay Ginger and green onion noodle- just okay read more

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visit san francisco just to try foods here ~ lol!!! place is just ok. staffs are ok and service is quite fast. for foods: * dry cooked green beans: crunchy and recommended dish. suggestion: using baby green beans should taste better ( may be ) because some of it stringy * house special sesame paste noodles: i am not fan of this dish and oily for me * numb & spicy xiao long bao: definitely recommended and must try!!! so juicy and flavorful will definitely come back here again to try other dishes. prices are average. recommended place for xiao long bao... read more

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Go right when they open. I got there at 4:55pm and there was already a line. Food was good. One bathroom. Place fills up real quick but if you are one of the first set of people seated your food comes out fairly quickly. Service was great and staff friendly. Only rec would be to serve cold water ours came room temp. They have Parklet seating. Parking is street parking. read more

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I found this place going into a concert across the street and saw that the line was so long so when I went back to SF, I wanted to check this place out! My boyfriend and I went on a sunday around 1PM. There were 4 parties ahead of us when we arrived and we were seated after 20 minutes. The wait wasn't bad at all and there are chairs outside. You can do either outdoor or indoor dining. We were given outdoor and the weather was nice however a bit cold due to the wind. Service was extremely fast! The bao buns came out ~3 minutes after ordering and the chives shortly after. The soup dumplings took a little longer but that was understandable. Juicy Beef Baos 4.6/5 * Crunchy on the bottom and very juicy. came out super fast too Pork and Chive Dumplings 3.7/5 * not a big fan of chive but my bf really liked it because of the strong chive flavor. very soft also juicy. Pork Xiao Long Bao 4/5 * the most soup in a soup dumpling I've had thus far. Flavor was a bit lacking and bland. Overall, this place was good, however nothing flavor wise stood out to me. It felt a bit repetitive but that could be user error in ordering. Would like to try their noodles next time! A tip I have for this place is to provide chili oil for some spice. The only sauce provided was black vinegar and regular vinegar. read more

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Overall, a bit of a wait to get in, but the food was great (although a bit pricey). We waited roughly an hour to get seated. There were a lot of other people outside waiting as well. They have a couple stools outside that you can sit on while waiting. For food, we got the sesame/chili dumplings, the sheng jian bao (juicy pork baos), and the zha jiang noodles. We also got a plate of the garlic cucumbers. Cucumbers are always great, and they put a generous amount of garlic in theme here. Noodles were bouncy with a good amount of sauce to coat everything. We usually get chili wontons at these types of places and the sesame/chili dumplings scratched that itch while providing some nice nuttiness/creaminess as well. But of course, the star is the sheng jian bao. It was perfectly pan fried, and very filled with delicious soup. I could devour a couple orders of that alone and be very happy. read more

Came here with a friend on a Monday and it was packed. We waited for 20 minutes but it's so worth the hype. We got sheng jian bao, soup dumplings and their special curry lamb dumplings to try. As well as jalapenos tofu stir fry and jelly fish salad. The pan fried dumplings are so crispy on the bottom and juicy inside and soft on top. Overall a flavor bomb. The soup dumplings and the curry lamb dumplings are both delicious. The jelly fish is a bit bland but the jalapeño stir fry was good and a nice palate cleanser. The store is small but nice and bright with some outdoor seating as well. The service was very fast and friendly. Would definitely come back! read more

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Honestly, I was disappointed, especially for a spot on the Michelin Guide. We tried the xiao long bao, dan dan noodles, green onion pancake, and pork baos. The xiao long bao were just okay mid at best and honestly, other places around San Francisco do them better. The dan dan noodles tasted more like peanut sauce with noodles; I wouldn't order them again. The green onion pancake was the worst, so undercooked it was basically raw dough. The pork baos were better, the filling was decent but the breading was so thick it felt almost like hard candy. Overall, I expected much more from a Michelin-recognized spot. read more

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This was an enjoyable experience from beginning to end. Their check in is on a first come first serve basis and you sign in on a tablet to get in the queue. Dishes are ordered and served tapas style. The wife and I shared the Green Onion Pancakes, Ginger and Onion Noodles, and the Red Bean Paste Pockets. It was very good, although we had a difference of opinion on whether this flat version of the red bean paste dish is better than the more common red bean paste sesame balls. The inside is clean and bright with modern furniture and fixtures. read more

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The wait time to be seated was a bit long but I can understand why. The food came out pretty quick though. Very lively spot. The numb and spicy pork xlb was amazing. I wish we got more orders of that. The juicy pork bao was sort of disappointing, could have been crispier. We also got the Napa cabbage and pork dumplings which were good and beef noodle soup. read more

Dumpling Home - Juicy Pork Bao (6Pcs), Numb & Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very good food I loved it and also my husband. Service was fast and perfection 10/10 we got the Juice pork bao 10/10 Pork xiao long bao10/10 Chicken wing dry fried wings 10/10 Quality's was perfect for two people total was $58 totally worth it Ambiance was very cozy to us. They have outside sitting but get there quick as soon as they open because it doesn't get busy but so worth the wait read more

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Visited this spot for lunch today and had a great overall experience. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and the food came out fast! I really liked their XLBs, we ordered the beef and numb + spicy ones. I like that the dumpling itself wasn't too thick and there was alot of filling. Service was good, no complaints there. I would definitely come back and recommend checking this place out for some tasty dumplings read more

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Pan fried pork buns 5/5 - these were really good! It was a good amount of filling to dough ratio. Super juicy and I like how they come out piping hot. Crab and pork XLB 5/5 - these are probably the best crab and pork XLB I've had. You can really taste the crab flavor and the wrapping is thin. Very juicy too Brussels sprouts 4/5 - this was good and unexpected for a Chinese restaurant. But flavor was still good and they were really crispy. Chili oil noodles 4/5 - also very good! Lots of green onion flavor and it didn't feel excessively oily. We came on a Saturday and lined up 15 mins before they opened. We were the fifth party in line so was able to get seated right at opening read more

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The wait was very long. We waited for an hour and more maybe. They don't take reservations and have a waitlist system instead. The restaurant is small so there's limited seatings. Service is fast and efficient. Food was good. I especially liked their chicken, fried pan baos (not pictured) and xlb. I find that the spicy xlb and regular pork xlb was very similar. I could not taste the spice at all for the spicy xlb which is a let down... Still good and had a good amount of meat and soup. I would love to go back and try other things! read more

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veggie options tasted delicious for me !!!!! nice place in a nice neighbourhood. place was really clean

My partner and I visited Dumpling Home before seeing The Nutcracker. Overall, this restaurant was very yummy! The menu is very dumpling-focused (as one would expect), and every dish we ordered tasted very fresh! We shared the pan-fried pork baos, crab and pork XLB, Brussels sprouts, and seaweed egg soup. My personal favorites were the XLB and pan-fried pork baos. Lots of soup, and very umami. The Brussels sprouts were fried to perfection! They were very crispy, and while not a traditional Chinese dish, complemented the rest of our items well. For the two of us, the meal was a little bit expensive, but we received just the right amount of food, and we left the restaurant very satisfied. I would highly recommend this place, I would happily come back again. My one piece of advice is to show up to the restaurant early. Even when we came right on time, there was already a line forming out the door! read more

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Been wanting to try Dumpling Home for a while. Street parking can be challenging as Gough is a real busy street. Came at 12 on a Monday, seated right away. By 12:30 place was full. Ordered some XLB and won ton. The won ton was my favorite, smooth rich broth, the won tons flavorful. All the dumlings were great too. Great service, very attentive. Would come back. read more

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Fire meal wow. Probably one of the best beef noodle soup soups I have ever had and I love beef noodle soup. Jelly fish, cold shredded potatoes, green beans, and Dan Dan noodles were also all so delish. Such a good variety of flavor too. The servers were so nice and it was a great dining al fresco moment. read more

We love this place. The shrimp + veggie dumplings are so special. So many varieties to choose from, it's hard to go wrong. The Brussels sprouts are a must. read more