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    Dumpling King

    4.4 (129 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    DUMPLING KING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Cute ice cube
    Jeanie M.

    The group agreed, everything was delicious and fresh. We would absolutely return! The restaurant was clean. Staff were helpful. Service was quick. We ordered a variety of items...dumplings, noodles, a couple of other entrees. All were yummy

    Leah E.

    We visited Dumpling King on 2/17 to celebrate the Lunar New Year and were honestly just grateful they were open. The place was absolutely slammed. The energy felt festive, but be warned: it was very cold inside despite the packed dining room. A few staff members were even wearing parkas, so definitely bring a jacket if you're dining in during the winter. I went with three friends who took the lead on ordering. They give you a laminated menu, and you use a dry-erase pen to make your selections. Overall, the food was fine. We shared BBQ pork bao and several varieties of dumplings, which hit the spot for a celebratory meal. The cucumber salad turned out unexpectedly sweet, but we repurposed the sauce as a dip for our dumplings, which actually worked surprisingly well. The standout for me was the *Wor Wonton Soup*: comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want on a chilly night. The biggest downside was the pacing. There were long gaps between dishes, and our final three dumpling plates arrived at the same time as the check. With so many "dumpling"-named spots across San Francisco (thanks to that viral article making the rounds), expectations are high. And while this Clement Street location is convenient and lively, I wouldn't call it the best dumpling destination in the city. Still, for a festive night out during Lunar New Year, it got the job done.

    R9. Sesame Swirl Bao (3pcs)
    Ada H.

    Decent Chinese food with no frills. Service is always friendly and quick and there's typically a seat available even during the busy weekends. Menu is extensive and you just mark the items you want and hand the menu back to the wait staff. My favorite item of the night was the zhajiang mian. The noodles tasted as if they were freshly pulled and the noodles had the perfect bite. The sauce was flavorful and perfectly balanced with the freshness of the cucumbers. I personally felt the custard bun and sesame swirl bao tasted like frozen baos. The flavors were kind of bland. My fiancee and his mom really liked the hot and sour soup. My true rating for this restaurant is 3.6/5

    P2. ChongQing Style Noodles
    Brandi H.

    My friend and I stopped by for an early dinner because she heard about this place. We had both never been here. It wasn't too busy. Garlic string beans (2/5): These weren't my favorite. Usually I love a stir-fried garlic string bean but these weren't blistered enough for my liking. Could've been cooked longer. Juicy pan fried bao (3/5): This was 6 pieces of pan-fried buns filled with kurobuta pork. The dough seemed very thick. The meat was flavorful though. Chive & pork dumplings (4/5): A standard boiled dumpling. I enjoyed it. ChongQing Style Noodles (1/5): I don't think I've ever had these noodles before. I wasn't expecting it to be served in such a thick gravy? There was so much of it, a bit overwhelming. I thought it would be a bit more of a noodle with a light sauce or broth. Flavor was okay. Wasn't much spice. Everything felt mushy. Overall, not my favorite. I've been to other dumpling restaurants that I enjoyed more. Service was fine.

    S1. Pork Wontons in Chili Oil (TOP) and Q3. Kimchi & Pork Soup Dumpling (6pcs) (BOTTOM)
    Neikan M.

    Definitely one of the better dumpling options I found in San Francisco. Honestly, everything is very delicious.. the highlights with the XLB, cucumber salad, and the spicy wontons. Great food and good prices as well. Will definitely come back

    Wendy A.

    What an amazing experience in New Chinatown on Clement! Unique dim sum and bao--a must see and try. You mark your selections with an erasable marker on the extensive menu--fun! We ordered: - Crab roe and pork dumplings - Goldfish dumplings of shrimp and chives - Chicken, kale, and corn dumplings - Juicy pan-fried Korobuta pork bao - Sesame balls - Roasted rice tea All for $60 with tax before tip. Very reasonable. We visited on Super Bowl Sunday and the restaurant was playing the Olympics on their big screen TV, which didn't distract from the lovely "moving" waterfall murals and beautiful decor. The service was appropriately attentive, warm, welcoming, and friendly. We were served promptly.

    Jay K.

    Cute, vibrant dumpling spot with a fun atmosphere, and their XLB is a must-order. We also tried the pan-fried dumplings, which were just as delicious. You know a dumpling place is legit when you can watch them making everything fresh through the window. The chili oil pork dumplings were good, but probably something I'd skip next time in favor of trying more of their other offerings. I can't wait to come back and explore their kitchen menu because everything coming out looked amazing. For the quality, portions, and overall experience, I think it's definitely worth the price.

    Q1. ShangHai Soup Dumpling (6pcs)
    Amia A.

    We visited Dumpling King for some dinner and the service here was fast once we walked in we receded. The ambience in here is very spacious with lots of seating. We ordered five dishes and left with some leftovers my favorite dish from this place was the salt and pepper fish fillets and my least favorite was the cucumber salad. Overall, I would visit them again.

    T8. Sesame Balls (3pcs)
    Jennifer E.

    We went here for a quick date after my husband and I visited his grandma. I was craving for dumplings and the other place I wanted to go to is closed. We came across this place and we had great food! We were seated right away as it was not busy. We ordered potstickers, bbq baos, sesame balls, custard baos, pork and shrimp dumplings, Shanghai(?) soup dumplings and ordered garlic noodles and sesame chicken to go. Everything was tasty and warm and cozy! I loooved their custard baos! It was my first time trying it and it was like eating a cloud! Plus, they have the cuuutest panda design! It was definitely heavenly! I also loved the sesame balls. Very light and crunchy that we ended up ordering one more order to go. The place has a good vibe. There is a monitor with water falls streaming down that calms the eyes. They also serve hot tea on the house! No need to order for additional charge! Will definitely come back!

    J4. Braised Eggplant 3/14/26
    Sandy L.

    Stopped by with my bestie while we were walking around the area looking for something to eat. We decided to give this place a try. We ordered the Shanghai soup dumplings, Garlic Pea Sprouts, Braised Eggplant (no spicy), and Cumin Lamb (no spicy). The Braised Eggplant was our favorite. It came with wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, yellow and red onions, and green onions. The flavor was really good, sweet, slightly sour, and savory all at the same time. The Cumin Lamb was very tender with a light cumin flavor that didn't overpower the lamb. The Garlic Pea Sprouts were fresh and had a nice wok hei. The Shanghai soup dumplings were our least favorite. Even though they were labeled as soup dumplings, there were only a few drops of soup inside, and the pork filling didn't taste very fresh, so I wouldn't recommend that dish. Customer service was great. One small issue was that our plates kept spinning on the table while we were eating, which was a bit annoying. Overall, we had a good experience and I'd come back to try other dishes.

    A6. Beef Roll
    Jeffrey W.

    Tasty food and lovely vibe. There's lots of options and servers are helpful. Would come again and try their big ass lobster noodles

    Vera W.

    A true hidden gem on Clement! This modern, cozy dumpling spot serves absolutely outstanding food. The menu has a great variety, including plenty of delicious vegetarian options. Their vegetarian xiao long bao is hands-down the best I've ever had--hot, soupy, flavorful, and made completely in-house. Do not leave without trying the dry-fried chicken wings. They're incredibly tender, perfectly crispy, and the sweet-spicy flavor is addictive. The owner is warm, welcoming, and clearly cares about the food and the experience. Everything we tried was fantastic. Highly recommend--come hungry and try a bit of everything. You won't be disappointed!

    Kung Pao Chicken Dumpling
    Anchal A.

    Came in for lunch on a Sunday and pretty happy with the food here! The garlic noodles were delicious, especially when paired with the chili oil. They were buttery and very garlicky! General Tso's chicken was to die for... sweet and spicy, juicy tender chicken and a good portion size. We also ordered the vegetable soup dumplings and kung pao chicken dumplings, but these dishes were just okay. Both were quite bland and the kung pao had way too much oil. Service was quick and attentive. They had a pretty large menu which was cool too!

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