XLBs were amazing, esp the ma la ones. Sturdy and didn't break when picked up but thin enough to easily bite into. Wow wow wow. Worth the 20 min wait in the line (we arrived at 4:40pm for their 5pm opening) Edit: They make their XLBs fresh in house! I didn't realize this until I went to use their bathroom, which is gender neutral. read more

Dumpling Home - XLBs in the making - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best soup dumplings are going to find in the bay area. The soup on the inside is absolutely delicious. But you need to be prepared to wait for at least thirty five minutes to get a table. I would also strongly recommend not being more than a party of 4 for this due to a wait Food was delicious so I ate 100% for got to take a photo. But here's my empty plate. read more

Dumpling Home - Pan fried pork soup dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

How have I seriously not reviewed this place yet?! I've been coming here for 4 years, and it's always consistently good. Best 小笼包 and 生煎包 I've had in the U.S., and trust me, I've sampled a ton! Dumpling Home has perfected the dumpling and bun wrappers. The wrappers are not too thick, which amplifies the full flavor of the soup and meat. It can be a bit of a wait, and they don't take reservations. Instead you have to join their waitlist on Yelp, but it's so worth it, and you can walk around Hayes, shop, or get boba until your table's ready. read more

Dumpling Home - Juicy Pork Bao (6Pcs), Seaweed Egg Flower Soup, Fresh Cucumber with Garlic Sauce, Numb & Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food, quick service, the restaurant was very busy. We sat indoors which was nice, but outside was packed also

We just ran into this place right after a workout. Dumplings? Say less. We got there around 12pm and it was busy!! Ambiance. We waited about 25-30ish mins. There's only one single bathroom for all these customers. So there was a wait-3 people in front of me. We got the pork XLB, green beans, green pancake, and juicy pork bao. Just pork bao is the best one! So juicy inside and a nice crunch on the bottom. I loved these a lot!!! Green beans were nice and tasty and crunchy. You can skip the scallion pancake. They were meh. Service was okayyyy. I think they were just too busy for the amount of workers. Nobody checked in on us after food was delivered. Took a while to flag someone down to get some hot sauce. read more

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I know why there's such a long wait for Dumpling Home, and they also deserve all of their recognition. I'm really picky about Chinese food because I know what good Chinese food tastes like, and Dumpling Home seriously has some of the BEST if not the best soup dumplings and fried pork buns I've ever had. Their food is consistent across the board from pickled cucumbers to dan dan mian. I could legit eat 20 of their XLB in one sitting. Food comes out so quickly, and their soup in their buns is DELICIOUS. I also have no idea how they make the wrapping of their XLB, but you can tell the texture is just different. I would come here every day if I could. read more

Good flavors. The xiao long baos were the best in terms of wrapper texture and thinnest. Come early, the place filled up pretty quick and we were there on a monday evening. It's impressive the amount of dumplings they produce. If you sit outside you get complementary tea for the table. It's not just a dumpling house, it's a dumpling home read more

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this is my go to dim sum restaurant. I was first drawn to it for its michelin title and great prices. the bill for four girls and 6 dishes was under $100! a steal! anyways you must try the juicy chicken bao, the pork xiao long bao, and the cucumber with garlic sauce. those were our favorites. the service was super fast and they serve it so hot which is great! honestly anytime someone is in town this is where I take them! everything on the menu is absolutely delicious! read more

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Lines are LOOONG (though, they are on the Michelin Guide). I'd suggest coming around 15-20 minutes before they open - we did, and made it in the first group to dine in! We visited on a Saturday, and there was no Yelp Waitlist available at the time of the visit. They had a solid selection of dumplings. Their soup dumplings and juicy pork bao were amazing! The fresh cucumber w/ garlic sauce also took me by surprise. We were all addicted to this, and scarfed the cucumbers down as soon as they came out lol. The green onion pancake wasn't anything special (and tbh, was a bit pricy for the portion), but still hit the spot. We were seated outside since the indoor dining area filled up pretty quickly and we had a larger group. The only small hiccup was that it took quite a while to order our food, receive it, and generally find people to flag down whenever we needed help. It could've been because we were seated outside vs. indoors, but it felt like most of our visit was just waiting. read more

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There is almost always a LOONG line at this spot. I was in the neighborhood and hopped in line about 15 mins before opening. There was a small line that has formed, but we knew we were going to be seated the first round. We ordered pan fried dumplings and xiao long bao which were all extremely delicious. I do gravitate towards the pork options as I find them more tasty. Service was quick and overall a very efficient experience. However I would say I prefer my dumplings hotter, and they were coming out just about warm during my visit. They have another location called Dumpling Story which has shorter lines! read more

This place was a treat! We were able to park close to the restaurant with it being on a Sunday. You have a choice to sit outside or inside. We chose outside with the pleasant weather and less noise. Each dish was so good! The Thai tea was not sweet. A good surprise. read more

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I was very content with Dumpling Home. Had dinner with friends on a cold, rainy Monday night and these dumplings were like a warm hug for the tummy. I ordered the four piece steamed chicken xiao long bao and pan-fried juicy pork bao. My friends ordered the boiled shrimp, egg, chives, and mushroom dumplings as well as the crab & pork xiao long bao. They were hot and fresh, with a high potential for mess! Be careful because the broth sure likes to squirt out if you don't drain enough or bite into it wrong LOL. It happened to all three of us at separate points during the meal. The crunch of the pan-fried pork bao was a nice contrast to the juice inside. Loved the flavor! Chicken soup is classic too so the chicken xiao long bao was lovely, and four pieces are the perfect amount to accompany the other dumplings ordered. The place was busy when we arrived and we waited about ten minutes or so. The inside doesn't seem super big but thankfully we were able to sit there considering the weather. I'd return here for sure. read more

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I wish Hawaii had good juicy pork baos. When my brother introduced this place when my significant other and I were visiting the Bay Area, we went twice within the week. You can basically just order a juicy pork bao for yourself. Each other comes with 6. We also tried their pork xiao long bao, fresh cucumbers, steamed dumplings and ginger and onion noodles. Our favorite besides the juicy baos is the xiao long baos. It's big and there's lots of flavor. This place gets super busy during the rush hour time. I suggest you come either before it opens or later. Parking can be a little tricky so someone jump out and put your name down. When you arrive, you sign in on the screen through Yelp waitlist. You can walk around the neighborhood and when you see that your name is moving up the list, to come back to the restaurant. Dumpling Home is our go to everytime we're in the Bay Area. read more

Aptly named, Dumpling Home is literally a house that was turned into a restaurant. Not a lot of seating inside, but had a makeshift seating area outside. Basically a remnant of COVID times of 2020 where restaurants created dining areas Along the sidewalks and into the streets. But theirs became a "semi-permanent" fixture. My friend and I arrived and put our name in. We were seated roughly 5 minutes after arrival at a little 2 seater table outside. A very nice lady came up and brought us a couple of glasses of water and asked if we'd like anything else to drink. We chose to get some hot tea. While we looked over the menu. It wasn't extensive, but definitely wasn't limited. Ordered some xiao long bao, a beef noodle soup, some dumplings (and well duh... place IS called Dumpling Home after all) and some soup dumplings. Portions were a good size. Taste was fantastic. Everything came out pretty quickly. We ordered 4 things and were very satisfied with the amount of food. It was just enough for the 2 of us to get just full enough to not feel like we were going to burst from over eating. Dumpling Home is no frills, delicious eats. Definitely will come back next time we're in the area. read more

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My expectations were blown out of the water. Step aside, din tai fung and nan xiang. This is the premier xiaolongbao restaurant in America. Everything was fantastic, but here's a ranking of what we got: 1. Numb and spicy pork xiaolongbao (flavor = fantastic, texture just okay) 2. Dan Dan noodles (peanut paste galore) 3. Juicy pork bao (great texture but heavy) 4. Beef xiaolongbao (still good but nothing special) The demographics and the corny soup spoons did not impress me, but flavor is king! read more

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How lucky am I to have just recently tried Dumpling Home only to see it show up on Yelp's top 100 list of Chinese restaurants? I was running an errand around lunchtime in the neighborhood and passed by the restaurant. It was pretty packed and I debated stopping by to grab a couple of items to go on my way back from my errand. Walking back to work, the foodie angel and foodie devil inside me argued, angel: eat the lunch you packed, save money! Devil: dumplings, dumplings, juicy dumplings! The devil won and I walked into Dumpling Home. Seeing that there were a couple of tables available, I opted to dine in. Since I was dining alone, I only ordered a pork Xiao long bao and a juicy chicken bao. Both were really delectable. The Xiao long bao were bigger than I expected and the chicken bao was indeed really juicy. Service was quick and efficient. There was also outdoor dining available in a parklet. This is must return for me so I could try some other dishes. read more

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We did not like the ginger green onion noodles. They were very plain and overpriced. The restaurant was also pretty loud and the water didn't taste very fresh. There weren't many exciting vegetarian options. I wish they had vegetarian pan fried dumplings. The service was kind and fast though. We got there 10 minutes before they opened and there were already other people waiting, so maybe they have other dishes that taste better. read more

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Shen Juan bao- simply excellent. So much delicious soup inside. We also ordered Dan Dan mien, Tsing you bing and gan bian dou. Everything was good. read more

Dumpling Home - Cucumber salad and Dan Dan mien - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco The service and ambiance are both great! My friends and I got here around 5:15pm on a weekend, and we were able to snag the last table indoors! We did discuss though that next time we'll try to come even earlier. The food is always so so so good! My favorites are definitely the pan fried pork bao, crab and pork xiao long bao, and pork dumplings in sesame sauce and chili oil! I think one underrated part of this restaurant is their amazing chili oil! Definitely a 10/10 restaurant !!! Overall, I love coming here, and will definitely be back! read more

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Went here for a quick lunch and it was really good! We were a little worried at first because we were supposed to sign in using an ipad, but the ipad was locked and we didn't know the password. After getting seated outside, we ordered the braised beed brisket noodles and the juicy pork bao. The noodles were amazing! I did wish the soup had a beefier flavor. The juicy pork bao was also really good, but it was extremely hot and the broth inside was a little sweet for my liking. Would very much recommend! read more

Dumpling Home - (Soup) Braised Beef Brisket - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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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everything here was incredible! i had been wanting to come here for awhile and i'm sad i didn't eat here sooner. everything i ordered was delicious! my favorite was the juicy pork buns - phenomenal texture and flavors! my other top dishes were the crab xiaolongbao and scallion pancake. service is very friendly and efficient. we added our name at around 7:30pm on a saturday and it was about a one hour wait. when we returned to the restaurant, they had everyone place their orders in the front since they close at 9pm. once we were sat, food came pretty quickly. ambiance is very casual and chill. i'm so glad i discovered dumpling home and will be back soon! highly recommend! read more

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I went on a cloudy Thursday at 5:30pm and there was no wait! Plenty of tables open. The service is fast and efficient. Pan fried pork XLB ($14.95) for 6 - so juicy and flavorful! Be careful biting into it when it comes out. I'd recommend poking a hole and pouring the juice out into the red soup spoon and letting it cool for a second. I'm a big fan of the crispy bottom - it's like each dumpling had their own individual pan! Numb and spicy pork XLB ($17.95) for 8 - delicious! Not too spicy actually. Would get again. read more

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Tried Dumpling Home with my sister years ago and enjoyed their XLBs, and recently came back for lunch after the SF Marathon with my husband, best friend, and her husband. We arrived shortly after lunch opening on a Sunday and luckily got seated right away without reservations. Our order: Juicy Pork Bao (pan fried), Beef XLB, Beef Brisket Noodle Soup, and Shrimp Egg & Chive Dumplings. The pan-fried juicy pork bao was the standout -- crispy bottom, PACKED with flavor, hands down our favorite. The beef XLB was surprisingly tasty (we usually prefer pork), and the shrimp/egg & chive dumplings were comforting (reminds me of Korean Ddukgook). The beef brisket noodle soup, however, was a letdown -- advertised as spicy, but lacked any real heat or kick. We came on a gloomy day, making this the perfect meal to warm us up for the long drive home. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area and craving dumplings! read more

Baos are great. Super juicy and the outside is perfectly crispy. I wanted more Xiao long bao was decent but have had better elsewhere. I found the soup a little too oily. Potstickers were pretty good. read more

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Finally found time to come for lunch here. It was a 20-30 mins wait on a Saturday at noon after you put your name on the wait list pad at the entrance. We sat outside as it was sunny and their parklet was a good shelter. The place was hopping with lots of weekend youngsters. We tried 3 dishes: 1. House special Dan Dam noodles. It arrived quickly. The noodle dish was lukewarm, lacking Unami flavor and the noodles were sadly overcooked. I wouldn't order this again. 2. Pan fried pork dumplings. Looked good but somehow had a sweet taste to it neither of us cared for. A local restaurant near our home makes better tasting ones. 3. Excellent steamed pork XLB dumplings with thin dough full of flavorful soup. The pork was tender and delicious. The vinegar dipping sauce was good but they give you a very tiny amount of it. We consumed everything except 2 pieces of pan fried dumplings which we took home. Overall, we thought the food was overrated and didn't meet our expectations of a Michelin destination. We would only return to order steamed dumplings and maybe an appetizer. read more

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This place was amazing! The food is unbelievably delicious and packed with flavor. There are some unique items on the menu that I haven't ever seen or tried before. Service was fast and friendly! We sat outside, in the covered patio area, which was really nice too. I would 1000% come here again! The cucumber with garlic was great to have as a "palate cleanser" but was also tasty. The vegetable dumpling tasted so fresh! Dry Ginger and green onion noodles were light but flavorful and also nice to have in between bites of dumplings. My husband and sister absolutely loved the numb and spicy pork xiao long bao! I loved the crab and pork xiao long bao. Between the juicy pork bao and juicy chicken bao - both were great; my sister liked the pork more while I liked the chicken more! The juicy baos were extremely unique and very tasty! read more

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Dare I say it... best dim sum I've ever had Fresh shrimp with shrimp paste noodles- this was incredible! The noodles had this amazing chewy texture and the shrimp was so fresh and sweet. The shrimp paste added this deep umami flavor that made every bite amazing. Braised beef brisket noodles- the beef was so tender it literally fell apart and the broth was rich and flavorful. The noodles absorbed all that amazing sauce perfectly. Numb and spicy pork xiao long bao- these were insane! The perfect amount of heat and that numbing Sichuan pepper sensation. When you bite into them the soup just bursts out and it's so good. Hot and sour soup- okay this is wild because I normally HATE hot and sour soup but this soup was actually great! It had the perfect balance of spicy and tangy without being too overwhelming. I'm honestly shocked I liked it but it was so good. Juicy beef bao- these were perfectly steamed and fluffy. The beef inside was seasoned so well and really juicy like the name suggests. Green onion pancake- crispy on the outside, flaky layers inside. So buttery and the green onions added great flavor. Pan fried chicken dumplings- crispy bottom, tender on top, and the chicken filling was perfectly seasoned. The dipping sauce they came with was also amazing. Shrimp long bao- similar to the pork ones but with sweet shrimp. The wrapper was so delicate and the soup inside was incredible. Cucumber salad- so refreshing and the perfect palate cleanser between all the rich dishes. Light and crisp with great seasoning. Green beans- the perfect vegetable dish for dim sum Chicken wings- best thing ever 100% must order This place seriously blew my mind. Every single dish was executed perfectly and I can't believe how good everything was. Instagram: @hungrytamale read more

I love coming here when I am in the city. This is one of my favorite dumpling spots in SF! The only thing I dislike is having to wait forever for a table. I came on a friday night and for a table of 3, I waited like 1hr 20 min for a seat outside. The space is super small for this restaurant. I always come to get their juicy pork bao and dan dan noodles. Both lived up to the hype. I definitely recommend anyone who hasnt tried the juicy pork bao to try it. It absolutely has so much flavor and juice inside. 5/5 for yummyness. read more

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Came here at around 6:30pm on a Wednesday and only had to wait around 20 min for a table. They have a yelp waiting system that is very efficient and easy to use. The restaurant is busy, but the waiters were kind and quick. We got the chicken xiao long bao and the shrimp and green onion dumplings. Both were amazing! I loved how fresh the green onion flavor was in the dumplings and the broth in the xiao long bao was very well seasoned. We also got vegetable pan fried dumplings which were also good, just not as good as the other two dishes. Overall, we loved our time here and would love to return! read more

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

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Wow! I loved this place. The service was great, the food was incredible, and the ordering process was seamless. Between four of us, we ordered quite a few things off the menu and I can't say there was anything I wouldn't get again. Just delicious. read more

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

A friend of mine recommended Dumpling Home, and honestly, I wasn't expecting much. Boy, was I wrong! I had no idea this spot was so popular and always packed. Luckily, we managed to snag a table outside, which turned out to be quite nice. We ordered the chicken Xiao long bao (soup dumplings), which were absolutely perfect--delicate, juicy, and full of flavor. The hot and sour soup was another highlight which warmed us right up! Above all, I would come back just for the green beans. I could easily kill two orders by myself. Everything tasted so fresh! The service was efficient despite how busy it was, and the ambiance outside added a charming touch to our meal. It wasn't too cold! I completely understand the hype now. read more

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Best dishes are the sheng jian bao (pork) and the green beans. Damn those green beans are good. So crunchy, salty, sweet, every delicious flavor you could possibly imagine. I could probably eat the whole dish myself but we sadly we always do family style since there is so much good food to try here. The sheng jian bao is so juicy. Be careful as the juice may explode everywhere, like a xiao long bao! The bun part is sooooo good. I love the texture of the bun and how it's chewy and hard at the bottom. Delicious, they do an amazing job. I always get the noodles as well which is good but pretty stereotypical. The xiao long bao is average, not my favorite. Dishes are on the small side, I probably spend ~$40 each time I go, eating family style, and yet I still don't get full. Always long lines. And they don't let you add to Yelp Waitlist unless you're physically there which means you literally have to wait outside. You can also order for pickup to avoid the line. read more

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Really great dumplings. I like the juicy pork buns. They had such an umami flavor and were crispy on the bottom. Everything was delicious. The wood ear mushroom app was seasoned and cooked perfectly, the mushrooms were so fresh and crunchy. The wine and beer for $14 is a little pricey for the quality. Got 3 servings of dumplings and an app for 2 people and it was plenty, even too much food. The boiled mushroom and chicken dumplings were simple yet juicy and delicious. The XLB were good as well, the soup was flavorful and the wrapper not too thick. We came 5:30 on a Thursday and only waited 5 minutes to be seated. They have outdoor seating too but it was too cold. It's a small place and very casual, decor/ atmosphere is nothing much. And the single bathroom in the back is not very clean and you have to walk past the serving station to get to it. I hear this is a really popular place and was on the Michelin guide. Def very good dumplings and affordable. read more

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Food is great I had the juicy pork baos to die for and and the Thai iced tea, also the

The soup dumplings (must gets!) are super juicy and absolutely delicious! The numb & spicy pork xiao long bao were my favorites. The shrimp and loofah xiao long bao had a lot of filling. The juicy pork bao had a slight crisp, but I personally didn't like the thicker skin. The ginger and green onion noodles were pretty standard. There was no wait for a party of 4 for a late 2pm lunch, but there was about a 30 min wait for a party of 2 for a weekend dinner. The lily pad wall painting was very cute. This is a great place to catch up with friends over a meal! read more

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Quality/Quantity - Lost my sense of direction and ended up here. I was on my way to Pacific Heights... Anyways, still a good find. Today we got the following: Jellyfish Salad - This was good and tender. Well proportioned with the cucumber and jellyfish. Brussels Sprouts - My daughter and I really liked this. Too bad our guest did not. Is this deep fried...? Going to try to make this with my air fryer next time I go home. Shiitake Mushroom with Chicken (8 Pcs) - Good. Made fresh in house; see pictures. Good, generous amounts of meat in each dumpling. Juicy Pork Bao (6 Pcs) - Signature item. They give many warnings that it is HOT and JUICY. They did NOT lie! Wait a while before eating, and follow the directions on how to eat it; see pictures. Too bad my daughter showed me the directions after I ate my two, lol. House Special Sesame Paste (Dry) Dan Dan - Strong sesame peanut flavor, not in a bad way. Just not used to this flavor for Dan Dan noodles. Not traditional; is it fusion...? Think tapas, all of the above were small portions. When we ordered, we were worried we did not order enough food, but good thing we are light eaters. Atmosphere - Small local business. Indoor and outdoor seating. See pictures. Crazy busy for lunch, but the tables and team move FAST. Customers eat fast (probably on their lunch break), and the tables were cleaned immediately and replaced with another wave of customers. One clean unisex bathroom. Street metered parking - Got lucky and got the first space in front. But due to this high traffic street, the other drivers behind us were rude and impatient. Open 7 days a week from 11:30am to 815pm. Service - 5 stars. Friendly and welcoming. I actually think we cut the line as we entered from the side/back door and they sat us right away. Price - $76 + very generous tip. I felt a little expensive for what we got. And probably not enough food for big eaters. Owner Comment - Congrats on our success since 2020. read more

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I've heard a lot of good things about Dumpling Home...and I'm glad I finally got to try them out! Two of us ordered: -pork XLB 4 pcs $8.95 -juicy pork bao 6 pcs $13.95 -dry cooked green bean $14.95 We were sat pretty quickly. Staff was friendly. Flavors were really good. Outside seating is available too. I've been to a lot of DTFs...and I would say Dumpling Home is better than any DTF in the states. Difficult street parking only. read more

Had to try this Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in San Francisco. The fried pork boa(SJB) was beautiful and literally and figuratively bursted with flavor and I just about hit the people next to us with the soup the exploded out when I bit into it. The unfortunate thing was the bottom was not crispy and the bun was only warm and not hot 7/10. The lamb curry dumpling had great flavor, but again was just warm and not hot 6.8/10. Finally, the XLB was amazing, thin skin, full of soup, and just delicious 9/10. I will give this place another chance and see if there items can come out hot. This restaurant is known as the cheapest Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in San Francisco. That being said, it's not cheap. read more

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The Fried Pork Buns were amazing. We were walking the city when this caught out attention! What a stop I love this style of pork bun. Service was quick we got seated outside & the staff gave us Free Tea which anything free is great. The dumplings we extra juicy & the vibe outside was great real city vibes. read more

Dumpling Home - Juicy Pan Fried Pork Bun - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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