Stopped by with a couple of friends for lunch! We ordered calamari, the pan fried pork dumplings, and the kimchi pork dumplings. The calamari wasn't quite what we expected. It was pretty heavily battered and not too seasoned, but it wasn't bad. I think there is probably better calamari elsewhere. The dumplings were amazing though! Both came out piping hot. The fried ones had a nice crispy exterior and were super flavorful and juicy. The kimchi ones definitely had a kick, but were also juicy and delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed all of them and would recommend both to anyone in the mood for dumplings. The place itself has good seating options both inside and outside! I would highly recommend enjoying a meal outside on the patio on a nice weather day :) read more

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It's just ok. If you're needing dumplings it'll do the trick, but I honestly rather buy frozen dumplings from BaoBao 88 or even Trader Joe's. I hate to say it because the workers are very friendly and I love hearing people speak Canto when I'm homesick. Very casual ambiance, might have a wait to be seated but they take a reasonable amount of time to get your food out after ordering. Have a few vegetarian options as well. It is conviently downtown unlike Yang Kee, but I still dont come back to here. I'm glad they've found their audience and seem to be doing well, though. read more

Food: #12 was delicious. #11 was not seasoned enough for our liking. If you prefer soup with minimal salt, this one's for you. Service: Courteous and expedient. Ambiance: Clean, cutely decorated. read more

Dumpling House - Sour/ Spicy dumpling soup - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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Tiny little shop with an unassuming exterior. I just ordered for pick-up and took them to-go. Everything we tried was pretty good. Not my favorite dumpling spot but definitely solid. read more

Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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The Dumpling House, a Chinese takeout staple in downtown Davis for years, offers average quality Chinese takeout food, typical of college town student fare. Since most customers come for takeout, the restaurant inside is usually quite empty. read more

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I found myself in downtown Davis and feeling a bit peckish so looking for a quick bite. There is a ton load of eateries to choose from all within a stone's throw from each other. So many choices. I landed at the Dumpling House. Me and this pls e go back a long way, all the way to when they first opened in 2010. Not only do they have home made dumplings, they also have other menu items such as Asian: noodles, vegetable dishes, popcorn chicken, green onion pancakes, AND fish n chips with the customary sides. Lots of options. The business was a fish n chips shop before the current owners took ownership in 2010. Cool that they kept those items on the menu. Even with the varied menu options, for me the main attraction is the dumplings. Pan fried, deep fried, or steamed. Variety of fillings. My fave is the steamed pork n chives. The density and the texture of the filling is spot on. The flavor is good. The green onion pancakes are also a fave of mine. Orders are taken at the register in the building. Sit anywhere and they'll bring your food to you.There is indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is not particularly large. And the outdoor seating is picnic table style. It's a no frills kinda place. read more

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Out of all the dumpling shops popping up all over, the Dumpling House still trumps most. Their dumplings are much bigger than most and usually has more piece for a same or cheaper price. The flavors of the dumplings are very good. You can choose steamed, pan fried, deep fried or in broth (extra $2). They also have other items to make it a complete meal such as stir fried vegetable dishes, noodle and rice plates, also fish and chips. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Once you place your order, just sit down and they somehow will find you where ever you are sitting. Food comes out pretty fast. They have a water station near where you order your food where you can get your own water. If you are sharing and need plates, you can asked them for cardboard trays. Ambiance is chill. It's a nice place for a small group to eat good food and chit chat. read more

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Get the potstickers!! Pan fried to perfection, the pork and chive potstickers were so fresh and yummy Service was quick and friendly. Celebrating their 23rd year of business. read more

Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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We stopped to get ice cream and wound up coming to the Dumpling House LOL. My kiddo LOVES Dumplings, so we kind of had to. They are so Big, juicy, lots of stuffing inside of them. We devoured them in minutes. We sat on their back patio, because we were just in and out, but they were soo good. If we had time we would have loved to go in and sit and have a great variety of their food. Next time. read more

We had the pork & chive dumplings, pork & cabbage potstickers, and the green beans. The dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the potstickers had that perfect crispy bottom, and the green beans were super tasty with just the right amount of seasoning. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. I've been going to this shop since college over 10 years ago, and their quality is still up there today! It's a very comfortable, student friendly vibe, service is quick too. read more

Dumpling House - Front - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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food was okay, nothing special. portions were big and food was relatively cheap too! definitely better chinese food in davis but this is ok if you are looking for something quick! it's in a nice spot in downtown tho! read more

Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

Hectic hectic location but the food quality makes up for it. Everything is weak seasoned and flavorful. Absolutely love the pan fried dumplings. Their chili oil is really good too. The fried calamari is a classic. So much yumminess to choose from! read more

Dumpling House - A5. Cream Cheese Wontons (6)-芝士云吞 and Kimchi & pork fried dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

Service is very efficient and quick. Went up and place order at the front and paid. The siu mai was a bit over cooked. The skin was too dry. The pot stickers were good but was surprised the were fried. Normally pot stickers are just pan fried. But the filling was awesome. We'd come back and try just regular dumplings next time. The green onion bread is forgettable. Texture was good but there wasn't a lot of green onions. The flavor there was just lacking. The sauce it came with saved it. read more

Dumpling House - Green onion bread - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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Another Davis OG restaurant! I'm so glad they came back after the fire a few years ago. I honestly thought we might lose them for good. Back in my undergrad days, Dumpling House was always packed. On weekends, finding a seat was nearly impossible. These days, it's a bit quieter whenever I visit, which makes me a little sad. I truly hope they continue to thrive, because their dumplings are simple, comforting, and consistently delicious. The pork and chive dumplings are my go-to, especially when pan-fried. They're juicy, flavorful, and pair perfectly with their homemade sauce. The only downside is that pan-fried costs an extra $2 now, but it's still worth it every time. No trip to Davis feels complete without stopping by Dumpling House. I always grab some extras to take home to my family as it's one of our shared favorites. Just thinking about their dumplings makes me crave them all over again! read more

I've been here twice..staff is very friendly, prices are affordable, and food is ready within 10 minutes. What I have tried so far: siu mai (2/5) -- rubbery, overdone, really small and seems like it is from those frozen trays in grocery stores wonton soup (2/5) -- wonton skin falling apart and very soggy, meat had little flavor nor did the broth pork chive dumpling, pan fried (4/5) -- good chewy texture from the dough, good amount of filling, addictive dipping sauce beef dumpling, boiled (3/5) -- not much flavor and I just prefer the texture from the pan fried dough better than boiled calamari (4/5) -- comes as fried sticks with tartar sauce. was tender and not greasy Overall, I would stick to only their pan fried dumplings. Not sure if I would come back due to all the other options in the city. read more

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Got the pork and chive steamed dumplings, they were unexpectedly juicy and flavorful BUT the filling was too salty. Service was quick, food came like 7 minutes after ordering. You have to ask for a little paper plate thing and you should or else juice will get everywhere. The dipping sauce is pretty good, like slightly sweet soy sauce but pretty basic. With the salty filling it was too much. Definitely a hole in the wall family restaurant, I had a good time here. read more

Dumpling House - steamed pork and chive - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

Did not have a good experience here. I usually love a good hole in the wall dumpling spot because we all know that's where the good flavor is. But this place is pretty run down, they serve you in plastic to go plates, and sadly the pork/seafood dumplings we ordered were raw in the center. We saw our server once when we walked up for a menu after not being greeted. read more

Cheap and casual spot for dumplings in a nice college town area. The food comes out quick and feels super fresh -- 3 orders of dumplings + walnut shrimp was the perfect amount of food for 4 hungry people. Total came out to about $17 per person. I liked the pan fried dumplings the most, but all were flavorful and especially good dunked in the sauce they give you. I also really liked the walnut shrimp -- the sauce was super yummy! Would recommend for a quick, cheap, no frills lunch option. read more

Dumpling House - walnut shrimp, dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

We picked this spot to stop on our way home coming down Hwy 80. I could not wait. And oh was it WORTH THE WAIT! The place is in a busy area where you have to get lucky to find a parking spot. It's a quaint old house. Bright paint, not fancy. BEST DUMPLINGS YOU'VE EVER HAD!! We had chicken and vegetable pan fried. Crispy yet doughy and full of flavor. You WILL eat too many!! They come in packs of 12. We had General Chicken and Lemon chicken, they come with broccoli and either rice or noodles... you should choose one of each. We also got Bejing Noodles- the black bean paste. Everything was delicious, I think we ate too fast it was so good. 100% will go back. If I lived in Davis I would eat this all the time!! We only met one guy- at a register that looked like it was an afterthought. He was super friendly and buff! Go there! You will be stuffed, satisfied and happy!! read more

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After being turned away by another restaurant on New Year's Day due to the holiday rush, we stumbled upon Dumpling House. To be honest, given the location and the quiet atmosphere, we didn't have high expectations--but we were completely wrong. The dumplings were exceptional: large, generously filled with meat, and encased in wrappers with the perfect texture--neither too thick nor too thin. The dipping sauce was so addictive I found myself wishing I'd bought a bag of their frozen dumplings to take home. We also tried the homemade soy milk, crispy fried tofu, and fried string beans, all of which were excellent. This is a hidden gem in Davis. I look forward to visiting this place again if I pass by Davis. read more

Dumpling House - There are two restaurants in one menu inside. - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

I absolutely love the dumplings at the place. They are the juiciest plumpest dumplings ever! Every time I stop by Sacramento and Davis it's my go to spot! I like the fact that they have both indoor and outdoor seating. My favorite is the pan fried but I also like the boiled. Their dipping sauce is also excellent read more

Picked up some pork dumplings at the Dumpling House's stand at the farmers market this week. It was a bit pricey, but juicy and tasted great! Very plump with pork and vegetable filling and came with a nice sauce. read more

Dumpling House - Pork dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

The service was good and staff was friendly; Overall ; Super disappointed; I've always wanted to try this place . Do not waste your money : they don't even use salt and pepper . The dumplings were okay and flavorful but everything else was not seasoned at all . The mango tea was also really good . I just can't believe they have the same complaints dating back almost a decade and haven't done anything to change it . Proceed at your own risk . read more

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I had takeout dumpling soup -- delicious! I found this place while road-tripping in way up Northern California and just had to look up some dumplings to satisfy my craving. This place had too many choices, but I went for the soup and it definitely did not disappoint. This was way back in April 2025, and a year later in 2026 I'm still thinking about it. read more

Dumpling House is great for a quick bite in Davis. They have a nice-sized seating area inside for when the weather is cold and some space outside for the warmer months. I got the pork and chive potstickers which came with a lot more than I expected, perfect for leftovers! The potstickers were crispy and delicious, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Dumpling House - Pork and chive potstickers - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

As someone who grew up in an Asian household and has eaten more dumplings than I've taken midterms, I can confidently say these were... tragic. Honestly, I've had IMEI machine-made frozen dumplings that put these to shame -- and that's saying something. First red flag: somehow they decided to combine chicken and pork into one dumpling. Why? Who asked for the Frankenstein of fillings? It tastes confused, like the chef lost a bet. The vibe inside is... interesting. No, it's not a full styrofoam nightmare -- they've got plastic spoons and takeout containers, but at least it's not straight-up cafeteria chic. Sadly, the food itself is just flat-out mediocre. Zero flavor, no punch, no love. Every bite required me to clutch a soy sauce packet in one hand like a life raft, squeezing it over each dumpling just to pretend I was tasting something. If you love dumplings, do yourself a favor and walk past this spot. Davis deserves better. read more

Decided to give them a second try. Horrible customer service again and still dirty restaurant with flies. Clean this place up. We waited at least 10 minutes to be acknowledged after menus were handed to us and flies were swarming. We at that point decided to try to give me leave. I don't recommend this restaurant at all. I'm glad that I avoided because I'm sure I would've ended up with food poisoning. read more

Graduated from UCD in 2015 and will still make the drive to get some potstickers. Crispy tofu is delicious as well! Don't get me started on the sauce... so good!! read more

Dumpling House - Pork and Kimchi Potstickers - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

Average. A little run down inside but the exterior was nice. The dumplings were the bests but could have had more of a stronger flavor. Don't recommend any of the rice dishes. read more

These are some of the best dumplings I have ever had. You can get them steamed or pan fried and they have so many options. The environment and small and quaint, with both interior and exterior seating. We hardly waited more than ten minutes for our food and it was so fresh, hot and flavorful. A tip would be if you're getting a bowl of rice, I would get one for two people to share because they give you a good amount. I was so sad when this place closed for renovations in the past, but I'm so glad to see them back and will for be coming back anytime I crave dumplings. read more

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The food was great. After careful consideration, all in all it was flavorful, filling, and delightful. Staff were friendly, and the service was quick. We ordered pan fried dumplings and steamed. Pan fried is definitely the way to go! The chicken and noodles are also really good, however I definitely recommend getting it with rice rather than noodles. The restaurant itself is in a very good spot in UC Davis area, for the little restaurant it is, it is very good. Definitely a must try in Davis!! Thank you Dumping House. 4.3 stars! :) read more

Dumpling House - Restroom/dining area - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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Warning! Your spicy tolerance level: mild - medium. This review is for the popcorn chicken only. We were not prepared for a spicy challenge. The default spice level was an unbearable fire breathing level. I wished the staff offered customized spicy level when we placed the order. Remember to ask for less spicy. read more

This picture does not do these incredible dumplings justice. So delicious and a bit spicy which surprised me but best dumplings I've ever had. Kimchi pork . Great service and ambiance too. read more

Dumpling House - Kimchi pork dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

This place has the best pan fried dumplings around. They are full of meat and full of flavor. A must try when in Davis.

*** Vegetarian Review *** Comparisons - Golden Palace in Santa Cruz has a comparable potsticker. Might even be hard to tell in a blind taste. But that's a 2+ hour drive away, so Dumpling House takes a slight edge. Vegetarian Potstickers (Grade A+) Absolute best in town. In fact, probably best within a 100 mile radius. They are cooked perfectly. Great texture and the filling is equally tasty. With the dipping sauce, you get the perfect bite. Eggplant and Tofu (Grade F) - At first sight, I was bummed that there wasn't even sauce. See the photo of the noodles - zero sauce. Then after the first bite, I was thrilled there was no sauce. Let's just say, if you are a fan of 5-spice, this dish is for you. Heavy, heavy on that 5-spice flavor. I couldn't eat it. Two bites and it was bound for the garbage. So, I cannot recommend enough the vegetarian potstickers. Bring your family and friends! On the other hand, the eggplant tofu dish is only for those that have a fondness of 5-spice. Cool place. Rustic outside seating. Staff is nice. Although the eggplant tofu was 1-star, I still give this place 5-stars so it doesn't discourage people to come in for those potstickers. read more

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Good old Dumpling House, Downtown Davis! Frequented during my college days and the 7 years I worked in South Davis after that. It was a great deal for both the fish and chips and the dozen dumplings; sometimes you could even see/watch the lady making the dumplings by hand. My go-to is the pork and chive, and sometimes the fresh soy milk (warm or cold). Pre-covid, they had to close due to fire damage and were only available to purchase at the Davis Farmer's Market for a while. Happy that they reopened last summer and continue to serve up! It's located in the same square as Sophia's Thai Kitchen along E Street. There are two main indoor dining rooms, as well as patio deck up front. Good service, pay at the register and seat yourself. They don't give real plates and utensils anymore, served in the black meal-prep containers for everything. When we asked for plates they gave the trays/boats used for like french fries. We got the 12-pc Pork & Chive Dumplings (boiled/steamed), the Shrimp and Chicken potstickers (fried), and the Shumai. Definitely use the house sauce to dip. I still prefer the dumplings over the potstickers, as the potstickers were a little chewier/tough skinned. Shumai were on the smaller side. Not sure if they still also sell frozen dumplings to cook at home. read more

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Fresh Dumplings, Davis CA I didn't realize Dumpling House has reopened since last year on 6/25/22. They have been non-operational for 4 years due to a fire that started in the second floor of a nearby house and affected their restaurant. The restaurant sustained structural damages as well as plenty of water damage. Nice to see that they are back in business once again... we've been wanting to try their dumplings! They have a large front patio deck with table seating, some on the back side and also inside the restaurant. Very casual setting that cater to the local UC Davis college kids and out-of-town visitors. Menu included fish and chips (I was told that they have a winning recipe that they've been using for 15 years). I have yet to try. We ordered their most popular flavor, the Pork & Chive dumplings [D2] 12-pcs for $12 and can be either deep fried or in broth for an additional $2. I didn't understand this pricing... so it's really $14 unless you get the dumplings uncooked? Anyway, we requested it deep-fried. The dumplings were a good size but needed more flavor, imho. We were given two small containers of house sauce to dip them in. This helped give flavor to the dumplings. Service was excellent. Ivy was the one who took our order. Great personality and super friendly. She said we could pay after we eat. Not sure if this is the norm. Review #2988 read more

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I came here with a good friend for lunch who recommended this place and is very familiar with the area. We shared an order of pork and chive dumplings, shrimp siu mai, and shrimp and chicken potstickers. All the food was good and our favorite were the pork and chive dumplings. I was sorta confused as to what the order of things were here like if we ordered 1st then sat down? There's just a register near the kitchen and that's about it. There's no counter or podium to go to. We ordered and then paid at the register. We ordered to eat there or dine in and not to go. If we wanted water we were shown where the dispenser was to get it ourselves. Our food was brought to us in meal prep to go containers which, was fine although we ordered it for dine in. The containers can be convenient if there's leftovers. Then we were given 2 sets of chopsticks and a few napkins. There was chili oil on the tables and the food came with 2 sauces. I went to ask if there was chili oil served with the food and mixed with the sauce. Then the employees told me to use the table one and to mix it ourselves. We weren't asked if we wanted any other sauces, if we needed anything else, and were not given plates or offered. Apparently, it's too much to serve chili oil already mixed to customers? So they're left using the chili oil on the tables that have been sitting there for who knows how long. I went to the register and saw the plastic forks and took a couple, took some soy sauce packets, and also asked for plates. I was given 2 small cardboard trays that usually French fries are served in. I was caught off guard that there weren't any actual plates or silverware. Or could there at least the normal sized paper plates? I mean they must save a lot of time not having dishes to wash but I've never been to a restaurant where there was absolutely no dining ware or silverware available or in use. Another table near us received service and was asked if they needed anything else or wanted more sauces etc. So maybe it's possible that us not receiving any service was a one time occurrence? But in our case I didn't really see the point in ordering the food to be eaten there when the food will be served in to go meal prep containers even if they're dine in. I'm not sure why you pay ahead and the receipt asks for a tip before receiving service, and we didn't receive any service. The food was good but the service wasn't good at all. Then we weren't offered plates either but, there aren't any plates to be had? I'm not sure what customers are supposed to be tipping for ahead of time in this case. And the lack of dishes or silverware is pretty odd. They used to have dining ware for those dining in before they closed per older pics. read more

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Came here for a quick snack of dumplings. It was raining hard on a weekend. The store was almost full. I'm glad there's space to eat outside because the inside smelled overwhelmingly like cleaning product. It was also stuffy, so we just grabbed a sauce bottle and sat outside, to which someone delivered our food which was nice. We got the chicken and vegetable dumplings, calamari, and pork potstickers. Different restaurants have different interpretations of calamari; this calamari is chewy and in large rings. It's best dipped in sauce since the breading doesn't taste like much. The dumplings and potstickers were in good portions. The difference between them is that one is fried and the other is steamed. Personally, I liked the potstickers more. All the foods were juicy inside. Overall I think you get the bang for your buck here. The service was quick and it's a no-frills spot. I'd be more than happy to have this restaurant around if I was a college student in Davis. read more

Dumpling House - chicken and vegetable dumplings, calamari, and pork potstickers - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

I was looking for a dim sum place on my way home and found this place in Davis. Service was great and food is good. I bought the Shrimp and Pork Siu Mai ($12 for 8 pieces), Eggplant Tofu $8.50 and Popcorn Chicken $8. All tasted good. The siu mai were smaller than I expected and the popcorn chicken had a lot of very small pieces. The eggplant tofu was really good and portion was right for its price. They have street parking which can be difficult to find an available spot. I got lucky with finding a 20 minute parking. read more

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