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4.3 (910 reviews)
ModerateDim Sum
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Pork Wonton with Sesame Sauce Chili Oil
Toby M.

A small dumpling restaurant that has the best XLB I've had in a long time! More than comparable to the XLB competitors and giants. The pork XLB dumplings were very flavorful, did not easily break, and had a lot of soup inside. The siu mai was pretty average and the spicy wontons were bland, but the pan fried buns were another favorite as it was juicy and the dough wasn't too thick and overwhelming like many places. The most impressive part about the dumplings were their size - larger than you'll find anywhere else! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back (even if it's another one of their locations)!

Pork Xiao Long Bao
Crissy G.

This place was great! Kid friendly! Loved the outdoor seating. You order through the online QR code. The food comes out nice and fresh/hot. The service was great! Fast and friendly! We enjoyed the pan fried juicy baos! Everything was just perfect! We'll be back soon!

Pork Xiao Long Bao
Trina H.

Happened to walk past this and the dumplings looked so good we had to stop by for an early dinner. Plenty of tables available on a Sunday around 4pm. You order by scanning the QR code. We got pork xlb, dan dan noodles, juicy panfried pork buns, and hot and sour soup. Everything was so so good. The xlb was so juicy and big. Love that it comes with a spoon that makes it easier to eat. This would be my go to dumpling spot if I didn't live so far away

AiVi N.

Great dumpling spot in downtown walnut creek! Our group of 6 visited on a Saturday afternoon and was seated shortly arrival. Ordering was easy peasy through a QR code. Staff interaction was minimal and the food came out fast and piping! We shared 2 orders of the pork XLB, 2 orders of sesame sauce chili oil wontons, pan fried pork buns, cucumbers, dan dan noodles, hot and sour soup, garlic green beans. It was just the right amount of food and hits just right. Highly recommend the XLB, pan fried pork buns, dan dan noodles and garlic green beans. The chili oil wontons were just a tad too sesame sauce heavy. Solid dumpling spot!

Nehir Ezgi K.

It was our first time in Walnut Creek and we were very hungry, just walking around looking for a place to eat. The red outdoor tables caught our attention, so we decided to sit down. We ordered the beef dumplings, the beef noodle soup, and the garlic cucumber salad. The dumplings were delicious and well balanced. Very flavorful. The noodle soup was also very good -- we really liked the broth; the base had great flavor and the beef was tender. It was simple in terms of ingredients (beef, noodles, and bok choy), and while everything was well prepared, I think it could be elevated even more by adding a bit more variety of vegetables to make it feel richer and more layered. I'd even be happy to pay more for a more loaded version. The garlic cucumber salad was fresh and perfectly crisp. Overall, it was a very good price-to-quality experience, and the service was friendly.

Dan Dan Sesame Paste Dry Noodles
Chelly C.

Came here for lunch and it was pretty busy. Lots of tables inside and outside. You order through a QR code and we got our food fairly quickly. We ordered the following: Dry Fried Chicken Wings Black Truffle & Pork Xiao Long Bao Shrimp Pork Chives Dumplings Dan Dan Sesame Dry Noodles Shumai The chicken wings and the black truffle xiao baos were my favorite. The dumplings and noodles were ehh, which it had more flavor. Overall a good spot for lunch and would give it another chance and try other items.

Green Onion Pancakes
Dary P.

In the area and wanted so dumplings during this cold weather. For a Friday night, us four got really lucky and got seated right away. You scanned the menu to order. The food came out really fast. Everything we ate was good and good portion. I wish the green onion pancakes were a little bit more crispy and more dough. It was a little dense. Otherwise we left full. You will have to find street parking. The staff kind of leave you alone. If you need something, you will have to flag a person down.

Sweet and sour soup, pork wonton with sesame sauce and chili oil
Natalya S.

Finally got to try this place out after walking by it so many times. Me and my friend ordered take out and the food was ready super quick! We ordered the pork wonton soup, the sweet and sour soup, the pork wontons with sesame sauce and chili oil, as well as the pork siu mai. The food was incredibley flavorful and delicious, I really enjoyed the sweet and sour soup. The perfect combination of sweet and sour with what I think was crunchy bamboo shoots for texture. It was a huge portion too, as well as the wonton soup. Highly recommend trying this place out if you get a chance.

Dineo M.

i've been to dumpling hours several times and always left with a full belly. the dumpling and noodles are always so delicious. when I come here, I usually come with a group of people and we end up share plates. it's led to me trying things I usually wouldn't and i'm consistently happy that I did. try the most popular idea you're comfortable with or something new to you, either way you're in great hands!

David L.

Wanted to try this place last times we were in Walnut Creek, and since we're up here in the Bay Area for our President's day weekend and visiting the boys we had our Sunday Dim Sun here. Probably one of the better places outside of Chinatown in LA,SF, Monterey Park and that's saying something. Small spot but the tables are always full and the staff is fast and friendly. Yummy, yummy, yummy!

Don't mind me. I'm just a red cloth hanging from the ceiling
Paul F.

My baby's mama cried and beg to go here. I stood in front looking at the most plain restaurant sign that ever existed, it's probably font arial narrow, font size 150 made in Office Word. It says Dumpling Hours. I sighed. Oh geez, ok let's go inside. Definitely nicer inside. Looked at the menu and it appears to have a few less items than other dumpling places. She placed her orders, I just got the spicy beef noodle soup. Plates started piling up on our small table, then I took a bite. Hold the front door. I took a second bite. Mama Mia. Then I finished off one plate, then another plate then my soup. Little piggy slow down, she says. Fuck no. This is some bomb ass food, I said with a noodle dangling from the corner of my mouth. She grinned and smirked, 'told you so' was the last words I heard before I fell into a food coma that lasted till Thursday

Christy T.

Very tasty dumplings especially the Xiao long bao. The okra was quite tasty. Parking is paid metered on the street and affordable: only a few bucks for the duration of dinner. Service was quick: seated quickly, server came by to check: could either with her or with the QR code. Will come again. Store was clean, a narrow long store, quite a few 2 seater high tables at the back end of the store.

Ginger & Scallion Noodles
Vivian L.

Came here for the first time and it was yummy! There are indoor and outdoor seating, but we decide to sit outside and it was great. You scan the QR code on the table for the menu and then placed the order through your phone. We ordered the: -Cucumber Salad with garlic -Pork XLB -Juicy Pan Fried Pork Bun -Ginger & Scallion Noodles And it came out in this order too LOL. The cucumber salad with garlic was super tasty, juicy and refreshing. The pork XLB & pan fried pork bun was hot and tasty, and the size was pretty big too. The pork bun was super crispy at the bottom too. I love the sauce on the side as well. The ginger & scallion noodles were good but VERY oily. The chili oil on the side was a nice add to the other items. Service was fine. Once you're done eating, you'll pay with them (and not online by the phone). There's one restroom inside and all street parking. There are a few parking garages nearby. I would come here again!

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Do they accept Apple Pay?

yes, we accept Apple Pay.

Is this a sister restaurant to Dumpling Home in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)?

Yes it is. They have another sister restaurant opening soon that will follow the naming convention of Dumpling Hxxxx

Do you need reservations?

No, but there is a paper wait list. It does get quite busy on the weekends!

Any gluten free options?

If your group cannot eat gluten, don't eat here because it is the kingdom of gluten (dumplings, buns, noodles). If you are dragged here with your gluten eating friends, you could probably get by, by eating rice and vegetable appetizers, but you… Read more

Are there vegan options?

Yes! Both my daughter and I are vegan. There were quite a couple things to choose from. I highly recommend this place.

When will Dumpling Hours offer phone orders for takeout or delivery? Please let the Yelp community know when they're available!

Can't accommodate phone orders yet, but you can dine in and order to go.

Do they serve alcohol?

Yes, they serve alcohol. Drink list includes a few wines (red, white, sparkling, rose) and a couple of beers. I uploaded a pic of their drink menu

Do you know if they offer frozen boiled dumplings to cook at home?

Nope, but they should I would buy all the time

Is this Dog friendly?

This place has outdoor seating but the seats aren't spacious enough for a big dog. I would call to check.… Read more

Are the beef, chicken, and shrimp XLB made with pork broth?

Yes, soup is usually made with pork gelatin

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East Ocean Seafood Restaurant - Succulent BBQ ribs (Jan 2026)

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant

(190 reviews)

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We love another dim sum option in Walnut Creek! Although, it's not like the tradition dim sum…read moreplaces as they don't have all of the things you would find at an actual dim sum restaurant. They have the basics and then some, which is more than good with me! We went here recently for my dad's bday and another time two weeks later with just my husband and I. Ordered a few dim sum items but ordered off their main entree menu which we haven't done before. Here's what we ordered: Siu Mai - it was delish! This isn't always created equally. lol some places it almost looks like they served frozen store bought siu Mai, but this was legit! Honey walnut prawns - I'm obsessed with this!! It was perfectly cooked! Nice and crispy on the outside and the shrimp fully cooked on the inside. Fried shrimp dumpling: this is my go to at most dumplings sum places. It was delish! Chicken Crispy Noodles: this is the star of the show for me. Their pan fried noodles are perfect. It reminds me of a place I used to go to in sf when I was in middle school which is no longer there. The taste, texture of the noodles brought back memories! I know there are many iterations of pan fried Hong Kong style noodles, but those are also not created equally. This is a winner! Mapo tofu: this is hubby's favorite. We really enjoyed it and will definitely get it again! I'm not going to list everything we got, but I did put the ones that are my favs. Everything we ordered was amazing. What helps too is that the ladies that work here are all so friendly! We move a place with great service. This will now be our go to place!

We been to this East Ocean many times and we have been happy with quality of the service, food, and…read moreambiance. They emphasize their fresh seafood, and we have enjoyed their ginger green onion crab, lobster noodles and shrimp dishes. In addition, we think they have an excellent spicy eggplant and fried rice dishes too. On our most recent visit, we got their honey walnut shrimp which included fried plump shrimp that were crispy and coated in a creamy and slightly sweet sauce. We also got their steamed scallion chicken which was tender, delicious and topped with a light soy-oil based sauce. The mapo tofu had a good level of spice and included plenty of tofu cubes. Finally, the sautéed bok choy was topped with a flavorful brown sauce and plenty of shiitake mushrooms. There are mixed experiences reported by other reviewers but we have found them to be consistently tasty

Aberdeen Cafe - Dim Sum 點心
Shrimp Dumpling with Cilantro_香茜餃

Aberdeen Cafe

(218 reviews)

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Service was delightful, as the whole staff was friendly, polite and courteous…read more My daughter said their potstickers were the biggest she has ever seen and they truly were gigantic. We also ordered the turnip cakes, shu mai, chicken feet, honey walnut shrimp, and sticky rice in lotus leaf (which they did not cheap out on and loaded it with Chinese sausage and salted egg, which most places leave out). Believe it or not, the highlight of our meal was their water. Their water has a clean, refreshing, lemony essence to it, so it just goes to show you how much they value attention to details.

Walk down Martinez's Main Street, and you'll find Aberdeen Café, a cozy restaurant offering…read moreCantonese dim sum classics (shu mai, ha gow, cha siu bao, lo mai gai, and more) and entrees. Whether you're in town for jury duty, work, or play, here is a good lunch spot. I walked into Aberdeen Café during the lunch hour. Booths lined the wall on one side, and the bar was on the other. Korean pop music played softly while other customers ate lunch. I was seated at the booth and was served a glass of water to start. I got the #2015 Salt and Pepper Fish Filet lunch special with hot and sour soup of the day, egg roll, and substituted-in fried rice. I was served the hot and sour soup first. It was a wonderful appetizer. The classic spicy pepper and sour vinegar were balanced. The bits of crunchy mushroom and soft tofu added interest and texture to the thick broth. This was comfort in a bowl. The entree was delicious. The fried fish was hot off the wok when it arrived, steaming on the plate along with fried rice, broccoli, an egg roll, and some sweet and sour sauce. I enjoyed the fish; the heat of the jalapeno slices and the salt elevated the light crispiness and mild sweetness of the fish. The fried rice was light and fluffy with bits of egg. The sauteed broccoli had a solid crunch, and the vegetable egg roll was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This was a good, satisfying lunch at Aberdeen Café. When I'm in the mood for comforting Cantonese food again, I'll be back for more.

88 Bao Bao - Classic pork XLB.  Pork XLB.  It's OK here.  Skin is a tad too think and too much dough on top

88 Bao Bao

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We ordered the pork xiao long bao, beef rolls, Shanghai shrimp chow mein, pan fried pork buns, and…read morechocolate xiao long bao. The pork xiao long bao was very bland in my opinion; I had to rely on the vinegar for some flavoring. The skin is very thick, and there is just simply not enough broth in the xiao long bao. I expected more from this, as xiao long baos are their signature dish. The beef rolls were mediocre; the beef rolls I've eaten are usually dripping with hoisin sauce or oil. This one is very dry. It's really crunchy though, so that's a pro! The Shanghai shrimp chowmein was the best dish out of all. Each bite was a rush of flavor, I can taste the wok air!! As I am a thick noodles person, these noodles were perfect for me. 88 bao bao, you gotta slide me the recipe for this chow mein, hahah! The pan fried pork buns were good. Loved the broth for this one, and they were pan fried perfectly. However, the meat was more dense and compressed than the traditional ones. The chocolate xiao long baos was far from what I expected. I know this new trendy chocolate xiao long baos roots from din tai fung's menu, and there have been countless recipes of them online, the most popular being the Lindt chocolate wrapped in the xl bao skin. I'll stop beating around the bush. A bite into 88 bao bao's chocolate xiao long bao, it was Lindt. I don't know if I'll ever pay 9 bucks for something that is so simply made. Additionally, I'm sure they way overcooked it, cause the chocolate has the same consistency as water. A bite causes a whole splash. Service was very attentive. Mid meal, a woman, which we assume is the owner/boss, came to see how everything was. She was very bubbly and outgoing!

As a returning customer, once again not disappointed with the food and services. Today the…read moremanager Julia have came to our table to check on us. She offered helpful information on the menu! Next visit, we will try definitely the orange chicken based on her comments. I am giving 88 Bao Bao a 5-stars as this place met all of my expectations. Quality food and top notch services are my utmost importance! Thank you Julia for taking the time with us.

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Marinated beef rice roll $9.50

Yin Ji Chang Fen

(144 reviews)

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We decided to give Yi Ji Chang Fen a go tonight. My group was feeling varying degrees of hunger, so…read morethis was a good place to share some small plates. I've heard of Yi Ji Chang Fen but only tried it today. I've eaten so much dim sum in my lifetime, so my standard for dim sum may be higher. We came around 5PM on a Saturday and there wasn't anyone really there. It could be because dim sum feels more like a morning or lunch thing, or it could just be because we were there for a very early dinner. Between our party, we shared: - Marinated Chicken and Mushroom Rice Roll - Stuffed Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf - Steamed Chicken Feet w/ Black Bean Sauce - Black Gold Egg Custard Buns - Chicken Feet with Herbs - Dry Style Beef Chow Fun And one Honey Lemon Tea for me. The honey lemon tea was a comfort for the cold day. Maybe a bit too much honey, but still good for the throat during the dry season. The chow fun came first and surprisingly it was not bad. There was a bit of 'wok hey' there and it stands out as one of the better dishes we had. As for the rice roll - I wanted to try something less conventional and I've never seen chicken in rice rolls, so I thought it would be interesting to try. It was quite disappointing though. Their rice roll was bigger than normal in width so with rice rolls being a struggle to pick up already, the bigger size made it an even bigger struggle. Everything just slipped out of the rice roll and it wasn't evenly wrapped. There were some bunched up layers on the edges. I think the chicken just didn't pair that well either and it was lacking in ingredients. Maybe the more conventional rice rolls would be better. For the two types of chicken feet, I normally like the one in herbal soup. If made well, the chicken feet has a nice flavor to it. For Yi Fen's herbal chicken feet, their portion was pretty good, but flavor was less prominent. I enjoyed the chicken feet in black bean sauce more because the flavor was better. Lastly, for the stuffed sticky rice and black gold egg custard buns, I suspect that these are not made in-house, but rather store-bought. The sticky rice lacked ingredients and the rice was a little harder than if made fresh. And the perfectly shaped black buns with a golden brush stroke on top (which I've seen all over the internet) seemed too elevated-looking compared to everything else. I'm not the biggest fan of molten lava buns, but they came out nicely. I didn't have any, but the molten lava custard was pretty runny. All in all, an okay experience. Service was a bit lacking. I don't recommend the dim sum dishes, but if I happen to want congee, I may give this place another go. Apart from the dim sum and rice rolls, the noodles I glimpsed from other customers looked not bad. I wonder if other locations are better.

Service is slow and must be prompted to get any attention which is fine but different from other…read morelocations. The food is better than Berkeley and congee was the right consistency and my kids liked the food. Would be a great location if service is better. Still prefer the San Lorenzo store but wouldn't hesitate coming back when in the area.

Ming's - Best host!

Ming's

(925 reviews)

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Ming's has become one of those rare places we genuinely look forward to, almost once a week lol :P…read more The food is incredibly high quality, tasty, and just plain yummy. The flavors are mouthwatering every time, and somehow the broccoli is always cooked perfectly. Crisp, tender, vibrant, and never overdone, which honestly says a lot. What really keeps us coming back, though, is the service. It goes above and beyond in a way that still catches me off guard. Here, they really try to work around your schedule, and that small detail says a lot. One small note, just to be fair... when ordering for pickup, and even once during pickup, my wife felt the person at the door was a little brisk with her. She jokingly compared it to dealing with a car dealership, in regards to their "attitude" with her. I've never personally had that experience, so apparently I'm the designated pickup person now. And they always give my daughter an extra fortune cookie IF/while we're waiting so... that's a plus, for my daughter lol!! Even with that, we keep coming back because the food is just that good. Delicious, thoughtful, and consistently satisfying. We really love this place!! :D

In my opinion, the food has always been good since my first time here, everything I tried from the…read morehoney walnut prawns to the chow mein to the fried rice to the steamed rice he list goes on... the food is always hot even when you order it to go! Service is always on point, with the kind greeting at the door, quick seating if a table is available and fast service. The ambience is always chill, company is good and everybody always seems to be engaged in good conversation. .. Gave this place four yumms up before and I'm gonna give it to them again!

Dumpling Hours - dimsum - Updated May 2026

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