Dumpling House has become one of our favorite late afternoon spots, especially because they stay open between lunch and dinner when so many restaurants close. It's always a great option when you're looking for a delicious meal outside the usual dining hours. The dumplings are consistently fresh and flavorful, with a nice variety of seafood, vegetarian, and meat options. We also enjoy their side dishes, especially the cucumber salad and potato salad. The family who runs the restaurant is always friendly, and the service is warm and efficient. My only suggestions would be to add a shrimp- or seafood-only dumpling option and another vegetable or salad choice to round out the menu. Overall, we love this place and will continue coming back. It's a hidden gem with great food and welcoming service! read more

Small family owned restaurant that specializes in dumplings although I'd recommend other items over the dumplings. Parking can be a challenge in this semi residential commercial area. Interior is spartan and sits maybe 20 at the most. Ordered: - Shandong Xiaolong Bun - doughy, dry, and flavorless. You'll need to use a lot of condiments to help it out. - Cucumber Salad - good, tasty item - Beef Burrito - aka beef rolls in other Northern Chinese restaurants, lots of meat and other fillings in this freshly made item. Needed a little more hoisin sauce but overall worth getting. - Corn and Chicken Dumpling, meaty however tasteless, you'll need vinegar, soy, and hot sauce to help this one out As for service, you'll need to go to the front counter to ask for help, ie...getting soy sauce or dipping plates, asking for more water, getting the check or take-home boxes. Seems more like a take-out place with tables as an afterthought. No Public Restroom....not sure how a restaurant that takes tips can get away with no public restroom. Also no hand sanitizer at the table for lack of a restroom to wash hands before eating. read more

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We decided to try this dumpling place! Small, homey vibe; friendly staff; and overall a tasty experience. We ordered the green onion pancake; pork xiaolongbao bao; shrimp, pork, and chive dumplings; and garlic cucumber salad. The green onion pancake was fantastic. Would order again. Did wish they have Chinese style chili sauce; would've gone fantastically. Crispy and good flavor: The garlic cucumber salad was also delicious. Not spectacular but nicely executed and tasty. The shrimp, pork, and chive dumplings were okay. Texture and size and ratio seemed spot-on. However it was on the bland side. The xiaolongbao bao was a format we hadn't tried before for xiaolongbao. We were satisfied with it but preferred the more common xiaolongbao in dumpling format (vs a bao). Bathroom was blocked off, which was a slight inconvenience. Free street parking was easy to find, as the restaurant is not on a particular busy stretch of road. Decent neighborhood dumpling place, and it will do the job if you're in a pinch. We recommend the green onion pancake and garlic cucumber salad. If we returned we would do takeout and probably try another bao. read more

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Coming from Chicago I expected better dumplings here but I haven't found any good ones in the Bay Area . This place was okay but not amazing . I was really hoping for the best . Needed more flavor or salt . If I had to pick the beef ones were the most flavorful. read more

Very nice staff, however the food definitely falls short I think they may need to work on their refrigeration, or pork source, as the pork in both my dishes was slightly sour, and didn't taste fresh Shan Dong XLB - no soupy interior, and the meatball inside was miniscule, I'm talking the tip of your thumb size Chive, shrimp, pork dumpling - the shrimp was decent, however the pork inside was sour, leading me to believe that the pork is the issue at this place There was a baby fly stuck to the inside of my daughter's mason jar of water which she pointed out at the end of the meal. The sink in the bathroom had a basin that was catching water drippings that I actually had to pull out and put to the side then put back in. No paper towels to grab the doorknob with. Service was friendly, it felt like eating in a home. This is the reason for the extra stars However with food that isn't fresh and unclean practices, I'm not keen on returning read more

Dumpling House - Chive shrimp and pork dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Alameda, California

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We ordered for take out and service was fast. It only took 15 minutes. It's a small family owned restaurant with 4-5 tables. You have to call to order, they don't do online orders. We ordered the veggie dumplings, potato salad, cucumber salad, and onion pancakes. It was enough food for 2. The veggie dumplings were tasty and chewy and so good. The onion pancake was the best, it was flaky, chewy and full of flavors. Best onion pancake we've had. Both cucumber and potato salads were delicious. I would definitely recommend coming here if you like dim sum. We also love supporting small businesses, especially when they are just down the street from home. Please stop by and check them out. read more

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Was really pleasantly surprised by how delicious their food was! I also think their pricing is reasonable. Despite the five star review, I do want to be transparent about a few things. First, their bathroom was gross and the door wouldn't close properly. We ordered the shandong baos, beef something (Forgot the name), egg and chive Pocket, shrimp and pork dumplings, and green onion pancake. The best items were the dumplings and egg and chive pocket. I wish the Shandong baos had more meat filling, the ratio was weak. The green onion pancake honestly didn't taste homemade. The beef was really flavorless and lacked "something". The shrimp and pork dumplings were great. Chewy exterior with a solid piece of shrimp in each dumpling. The egg and chive pocket was delicious, I wish I ordered some to take home but it's best experienced fresh. The staff member said they grew the chives themselves! Stick with their boiled dumplings and other side dishes. The Shandong XLB is nothing like the XLB you'd expect from other spots, this is a fried thicker dumpling. read more

Dumpling House opened where New Bamboo Kitchen was. Infrastructure similar. New paint, food pics on walls. New artifacts. Serviced quickly. Didn't need the personal translator server uses on iPhone. Can converse in Mandarin. Offerings (San Dong, China): buns, dumplings, appetizers, special dishes. Smoothies Bites: -fried dough skin-similar to fried won ton skins. 'Liz Comped as was pan fried green pancakes. Deliz. -not similar to Northern Chinese ones. These have much more green onions. Similar to Taiwan ones. *dip in vinegar/soy sauce dip for best results. pork, shrimp & chive dumplings (12/13.99) -Yuge compared with usual San Dong dumplings. Has some savory "soup" within, a whole juicy shrimp, chopped chives/pork. Dip in vinegar/soy sauce dip. spicy pig ear (8.99) - Generous serving of crunchy pigs in chili pieces, sesame seed, cilantro, parsley.. -typical Northern China appetizer. Great source of collagen. May be too spicy for some. Snack food 5 stars- worthy 5 stars quality/quantity *asked server whether this was Taiwan or Bei Fong (Northern China) food. She said: Shan Dong. **few San Dong eateries now open: Koong's, Milpitas, San Wang, San Francisco, ca. May is Asian American, Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. read more

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The former Bamboo Kitchen is now Dumpling House. A very bare bones atmosphere at this new place. It was interesting our silverware was plastic takeout utensils and some serving dishes were paper or plastic takeout containers! Our server today only spoke Mandarin so she had an English speaking person on her cell to help translate the order. Interesting but effective. We ordered the pork and shrimp dumplings as well as the pork and corn. A dozen in an order and a good size! Both were tasty. Skin was a bit thicker than I like but still delicious. The poached chicken with chili sauce was interesting. Shredded chicken and cilantro. A bit salty. Probably not our fav. Asked for it to be mild. The egg and chive pocket was very good and we would order again. They gave us a complimentary green onion pancake. It was ok -- liked the egg and chive pocket much better. If you are looking for good dumplings and just a very casual place or maybe just takeout, then give them a try! Limited street parking. Looks like you can also order frozen dumplings. Will have to try when I have freezer space. read more

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2105 Lincoln Ave Alameda, CA 94501 New business alert! "Dumpling House" takes over the location of the "New Bamboo Kitchen." Dumpling House just opened, and on Sunday I dropped by and ordered some items. As a soft opening, they had some bugs in their system. The young lady working the counter didn't speak English very well, and had to use translation software to speak to me. I ordered: - Poached Chicken w/ Spicy Chili Sauce - Veggie Spring Rolls - Potstickers - Fresh Pork Buns I was offered Green Onion Pancake to try (free) In general, the food was okay. I really liked the Poached Chicken w/ Chili Sauce. It's meant as an appetizer dish. It tasted just like Chinese Chicken Salad, but without the shredded lettuce. I also liked the Pork Buns and Green Onion Pancakes. What didn't I like? The Potstickers were small, maybe half the size of what I usually see in a Chinese restaurant. The Veggie Spring Rolls had a mushy filling. You only get three (3) Spring Rolls. The menu picture shows five (5). I was told everything was made fresh, not from frozen. The inside decor is clean and bright. Street parking. read more

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Came by for dinner the other night. They've taken over from what used to be a very small Chinese restaurant that looked like it was takeout only. It turns out that they have a small dining room in the back with about six tables. Service was fine. I wasn't a big fan of the cucumber salad because I don't like cucumbers. The dumplings were good. I especially liked the fried onion pancakes and the pork baos. Despite it's a very modest appearance, I would eat here again. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant, especially my kids. The dumplings here are made in house, skin and all. It reminds me of when I used to make dumplings when I was younger. And you get 12 pieces in an order, which is unheard of around here. The owner is extremely friendly and kind towards our kids. I love how kid friendly this place is. We have been and will definitely be back! read more

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Friendly quick service. Asked for recommendation and got the shrimp and the pork dumplings. Excellent! Will definitely come back.

Ambiance is clean and welcoming. This restaurant was the New Bamboo Kitchen. Service was quick and efficient. Now the food. Limited menu BUT for a place that serves dumplings it's on point. We got chives and egg pancakes a must order! Corn and chicken dumplings, they were hot in temperature but delicious. Try it first without seasonings then make your dip of soy sauce, vinegar and spice. Omg awesome. The steam pork buns were superb and flavorful. The cucumber salad was a great side to go with all the food ordered. And the owner surprised us with a chive pancake, a plus to the meal. Parking might be tough. But it's worth the effort. The nice thing they have all their dumplings available frozen to go for home cooking. A nice addition to Alameda read more

The Dumpling Quest: Alameda's Hidden Hoard I've crossed bridges. Braved night markets. I've hunted soup dumplings at sunrise and pan-fried legends at dusk. I am... a dumpling fanatic. And yet--somehow--the greatest treasure of them all lay hidden in my own backyard. Tucked away in Alameda, Dumpling House isn't a restaurant. It's a dragon's hoard. I stumbled in, weary from a hundred flavorless quests, and was met with a sizzle and steam that whispered, "You've found it." The napa cabbage pork dumpling burst like golden secrets. The shrimp, pork, and chive dumplings were wispy scrolls of wisdom. Even the scallion pancakes bowed humbly in the presence of greatness. I wept. Silently. Into my soy sauce. Was it the chewy, hand-folded dough? The umami alchemy? The fact that I could finally rest, like Frodo in the Shire? Yes. Yes to all of it. Dumpling House--your name is humble, but your dumplings are mythic. If you've been searching, stop. You're home. Ps ask for the dumpling skin churros read more

Dumpling House - I ate everything... sorry. Couldn't wait - Dim Sum Near Me - Alameda, California

The best dumplings I have eaten! Such a great family oriented restaurant. Loved the pork shrimp and chicken with corn, really unique!

Simple dumpling spot selling northern Chinese style dumplings. The steamed dumplings were juicy, and had the right amount of bite. Their XLB is not quite what I expected and is more like a fluffy bao. We got the beef roll and the cucumber salad. Don't miss the poached chicken. Very good, haven't had something like that before. Perfect level of sichuan read more

Dumpling House - Poached chicken and cucumber - Dim Sum Near Me - Alameda, California

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Dumpling dreams do come true! So we finally checked out the new spot in Alameda we'd been eyeing. It's a quirky little place - think picnic at grandma's but indoors: plastic tablecloths, floral chair covers, tv blastng in the background We typically visit East Ocean, but it's consistently crowded and expensive. The dumplings at Dumpling House have a more homemade taste, and we enjoy the warmer atmosphere of the family-run spot. Service - The guy helping us was super kind, had a thick accent but understood everything. He kicked things off with free fried cinnamon crisps. We started with the poached chicken and a cucumber salad. The chicken came out looking slightly different than the menu photo--shredded and a bit dry for being poached --but the cucumber salad came to redeem the appetizer round. Crunchy and delicious! Then came the dumplings: shrimp, pork & chive, and the tomato & beef (12 for $13.99). Both were hefty, doughy, and surprisingly... juicy inside? Like mini soup bombs. Surprisingly delicious and would 100% get them again. We also tried the pork and cabbage pot stickers, which were good, but the soupy dumplings were the real stars! Already plotting my return - can't wait to try the other menu items!! So many dumplings, so little time. Im so glad theres a new dumpling place in town! read more

Dumpling House - Hours - Apple Maps had the incorrect days/hours. They are only closed on Mondays - Dim Sum Near Me - Alameda, California

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Was iin the mood for won ton, so stopped by Dumpling House. It was OK, not bad but not great. Taste was not quite to my liking, but it was OK. read more

Sooooo delicious. All of the dumplings are made to order. We had them make them as soup dumplings. When we ordered, the lady didn't speak English sp had to face time with someone tk translate, which was an excellent sign. We'l be back. Highly recommend. read more

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Delicious, homemade dumplings + friendly, welcoming staff! We ordered the garlic cucumber salad, beef potstickers, chive w/ shrimp & egg dumplings, and beef dumplings in soup. We were also provided complimentary green & onion pancakes which were my favorite. Will definitely be back to support this small business! read more

The food is delicious. The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was bright, small, but inviting.

First time trying Dumpling House ordered 3 various items to go. Flavors of food were delicious. Had to microwave since got cold on the way home. By microwaving the food the buns were a little dry. Next time need to eat at the restaurant. Spent $44 for my 3 dishes. A little bit pricey. But nice to try this place if you haven't been! read more

Dumpling House - Shrimp veggie dumplings, burrito and hamburger. - Dim Sum Near Me - Alameda, California

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The restaurant is spartan..good for a clean no frazzle place to dine. Authentic Szechuan dishes. Family owned. They are new and outdated at the same time (a compaq desktop computer in the front is ancient!) service is good. When I dined there, it was quiet. The dumplings, onion pancakes, pig ears were all so delicious. I can't wait to come back and try their burgers!! read more

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After years of walking past this spot, finally decided to give it a try. Safe to I'm about to become a regular here. They make everything from scratch and in-house. We had the Shrimp & Pork Dumplings, Cucumber Salad, Poached Chicken in Chili Sauce, Pork Potstickers and the Green Onion Pancakes. Everything tasted amazing. Great quality and speedy service - "Homey" vibes where it feels like you're eating in someone's home. Restaurant felt very clean. Def recommend checking out this spot! read more

We ordered potstickers, two sets of dumplings, Sichuan chicken, and the chive pocket turnovers. All we're delicious and I love how conveniently located this place is in Alameda proper. I'm going to try their bao next and see about to going some of their frozen foods. Parking is street parking, doable - but not always a given. read more

A new family-run place worth a visit for the dumplings, which are excellent. However, I would skip the two side dishes next time. The highlight: Excellent dumplings made with tofu, carrots, zucchini, and vermicelli noodles. Tried these both fresh and cooked up from frozen the next day (more economical buy for 15 to an order vs. cooked up in restaurant). They have a wide variety of dumplings and I look forward to trying the other kinds on offer. The good: Egg and chive pockets were tasty with a lot of both (very fresh) ingredients...except for too salty for my taste, so be forewarned if you are salt sensitive. The not so great: The pancakes were advertised as green onion pancakes, but only had a tiny tiny amount of green onions--would not order this as one could get the same thing at a grocery store for much less with actual green onions in the pancake. Please please put more green onions in the pancake as otherwise it's a misnomer. read more

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We checked out the new Chinese restaurant on Lincoln and it did not disappoint! Love the fresh homemade dumplings and egg+chives packets! The owner also gave us free homemade sweet crisps as appetizers read more

Dumpling House - Dim Sum Near Me - Alameda, California

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So so good. I got the cucumber salad, pork dumplings, and green onion pancakes. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Super happy to have another spot in the city! read more

Fast and reasonable prices if you pick it up yourself. Food is delicious. Could use a few more popular items like spicy wontons and sauces

We were excited to try this new spot. Maybe we ordered all the wrong things but there are not many options yet. Bao were bland and filling was a dry little ball in the middle. Potstickers and green onion pancakes were just okay. Cucumbers were nice and crunchy. Opening a restaurant has to be one of the hardest things to do and we didn't taste anything that seemed done with any real interest, skill or like a specialty. I'd rather try another restaurant or heat up some TJ's products. read more

Food quality is quite poor. Below frozen. Baffling considering cost. Also dining room smelled sour.

As a lover of dumplings, I'd say these are some of the best I've had in the Bay and definitely the best in Alameda. We got the chicken corn dumplings with soup broth which were stellar, the green onion pancakes and the pocket which was overflowing with scallions - so yummy! I want to try the XLB next. Got some dumplings to go for later and will be back for more soon. read more

The restaurant is very bare bones with about 5-6 tables. The owner greeted us right away Ordered: -shrimp & chives dumplings -corn & chicken dumplings -green onion pancakes -chives & egg pockets -cucumber & garlic salad -potatoes salad Everything came out quick but was SUPER DELICIOUS. Reminded my SO of his grandma--like home cooking. And the owner was so generous. She came out with a vegetarian potsticker dish for us for free. We loved the food so much that we got some frozen dumplings to go. And the owner threw in some frozen green onion pancakes too for free. Please give them a try. The food is legit good and the owners are so nice and appreciative read more

This place is no frills and goes to show that you don't need to spend a lot of money to serve up hot and tasty food. Do not expect regular serving plates. Everything is served in to take-out containers, which is sort of an environmental disaster, but then again, so is washing a lot of plates thru a dishwashing machine. Dumplings - 1) Pork and celery - SO JUICY. And great celery flavor; 2) Shrimp and pork dumplings - also very juicy. You can turn these into dumplings in soup for an added $1. Egg and chive pocket - one of my childhood favorites! Though these cannot compare to the versions at Shan Dong in Oakland, they will substitute in a pinch if you are a BIG chive lover. Dip it in hot sauce. Scallion onion pancake - Needed more scallions, but served piping hot. Mala spiced poached chicken - good, but somewhat of a miss because I thought it could have used more herbs and lighter hand on the sauce. Chili cucumbers - cool and refreshing, crispy cucumbers with a spicy sauce. Potstickers - if you're looking for big Daddies these aren't it and probably a disappointment for most. Small and thrown into the deep fryer. Not my favorite. The server had to FaceTime her Chef because she spoke Mandarin and I did not. However, this interaction only added to the fun of the restaurant and most importantly, I received the correct food items. And surprisingly, the server also gave me free fried snacks with honey drizzled on top. Though I did not eat many of the snacks, I thought it was a nice touch to build goodwill. A lot of the so-called "Top 100" or fancier restaurants could learn a thing or two from this small restaurant. read more

Unexpected gem in local food scene. The food is delicious and comes out hot. The best dish in our opinion is the egg & chive pocket. They brought us complimentary pickled cucumbers and sweet fried wonton skins. As for the dumplings they were plump and hot. The server didn't speak English and we don't speak mandarin so the server FaceTimed the chef who spoke English and took our order, unexpected way to communicate. As Mikey would say 'try it you'll like it read more

What a happy surprise this place was after driving by it for years. On a whim, we ordered later on Sunday night. When arriving for pick-up, we were greeted warmly and our food was ready on time. As it was a slow night, I think I met most of the family working there. The food was HOT and DELICIOUS!!! That ambiance perhaps isn't the best for dining-in but that's a small thing compared to the awesome variety of dumplings, potstickers and scallion pancakes we got! Dumplings came 12 to the order! Highly recommend. We'll definitely go back! This place deserves to be more busy all the time! read more

A great place to eat with the kids! Dumplings, green onion pancakes, and chive pockets are a must. They also sell frozen dumplings to go.

Loved it! The owner was very nice, and the food was great. Ordered 3 types of dumplings, and they were all very good and juicy. They gave us a free green onion pancake which was also tasty! Apparently it's Shandong style, and it was my first time having dumplings from that region. read more