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    Dumpling Kitchen & Bar

    4.3 (171 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 8:45 pm

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    Wonton Soup (8 Pcs) with noodles
    Shirley L.

    Convenient, decent Asian food that offers dog-friendly seating We stopped by here recently and were able to get awalk-in table. Since we had our dog with us, we opted for an outdoor seat on their covered patio, which was a fantastic, comfortable setup and perfect for people-watching along Burlingame Avenue. The food was good--we ordered the soup dumplings (XLBs), the wonton soup with noodles, and the beef noodle soup. While the noodle serving sizes were slightly smaller than expected, food was good and prices were well within reason for the area. Overall, it is a highly convenient and accommodating option if you are in the neighborhood, especially if you are craving Asian food with a pet!

    Fish and Mushroom dumplings 4/29/26
    Sandy L.

    This time, we came for the xiao long bao, popcorn chicken, braised beef, and pan-fried buns. It wasn't busy at all, we were the only table. Service was friendly, and the dining atmosphere was comfortable. The xiao long bao was the highlight. As you can see in the photos, the wrappers were thin enough to see the flavorful soup inside. Each dumpling was packed with rich broth that you could sip before enjoying the rest. The popcorn chicken was crispy on the outside and tender inside, and the pan-fried buns had a perfectly crispy bottom with a juicy filling. The only letdown was the braised beef. It was much drier than before, and the portion seemed smaller this time. Overall, it was still an enjoyable meal, and we'd definitely come back for the xiao long bao, popcorn chicken, and pan-fried buns.

    Best Ever Pork Pan Fried Buns (4 Pcs)
    Laurie H.

    Delicious & Authentic We had a wonderful meal at Dumpling Kitchen & Bar in Burlingame! The food was absolutely delicious and tasted fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The dumplings were especially tasty, and everything we ordered was really enjoyable. The only downside was that the service was a bit lacking and could have been more attentive. That said, the quality of the food definitely made the visit worthwhile. I'd happily return for the delicious, authentic food and would recommend giving this restaurant a try!

    Pork Pan Fried Buns (4 Pcs)
    Laura L.

    They have a promotion right now for 40% off certain items if you come Monday-Thursday between 3-6pm. Our favorite items were the scallion oil noodles and green beans. The noodles had a great chew to them and the green beans were well seasoned. The Xiao long bao had a ton of juice but not enough pork flavor. The pan fried pork buns were decent but the filling needed more flavor.

    Dan Dan Noodles
    Curt K.

    A very good dumpling, dim sum, and noodle restaurant. Outdoor seating is very pleasant. Dan Dan Noodles ($17) was quite good. Was mildly spicy but that was fine with me. Nice flavor without being overly salty, which I really appreciate. That's the sign of a good chef. Well done. I'd go back.

    pork potstickers
    Jasmine C.

    Always pass by this dumpling spot on Burlingame Ave and finally got to try it. I've been wanting to try the tom yum xiao long bao. I got the assorted XLB it comes with 3 different flavors. The tom yum did have a hint of tom yum soup. I felt like the dough was a little thick but it was juicy. Also tried the potstickers. They were big and juicy. Scallion noodles were simply and chewy. The sichuan spicy dumplings had a good sauce but wasn't spicy. Pretty decent dumpling spot and an Asian option in the area.

    Chongqing noodle
    Tony W.

    Had the chongqing noodles Noodle texture is not at all what you would get in authentic chongqing noodles - supposed to be thinner noodle, less chewy. Bakchoi is standard. Carrots were undercooked Peas were also non traditional as the dish usually uses yellow pea, not green pea from frozen bag Soup, to be determined will see if I get a msg reaction today $16 for a low ingredient cost dish is pretty steep, even in Burlingame

    Steamed Soup XLB (6 Pcs)
    Erika C.

    Came by after a nearby appointment. The beef noodle soup had a solid, flavorful soup and pretty al dente noodles. Wish the beef came with tendons as well. Add in suan cai and I think it would have been a really strong niu rou mian choice. Still good though and would eat this again. The chongqing noodles packed a little too much heat with my health issues lately, but I thought the it was pretty good from what I could taste. The xiao long bao was surprisingly good. Skin wasn't too soggy, good amount of soup, meat wasn't too fatty. I think they're missing ginger with their vinegar, though. Wagyu dumplings were okay. I'll have to try pork, shrimp and chives next time. All in all, nice to have one Asian option in the sea of Italian here. Now downtown San Mateo needs more Italian in its sea of mostly East Asian restaurants. Friendly and accommodating service. Helpful and attentive, like that new restaurant opening vibe. I was surprised to find out they'd been open a year. I guess it's because I wouldn't think to come to Burlingame for Asian.

    Peter W.

    Checked out this relatively new dumpling spot. The server was very accommodating and seated my wife and daughter with patience and went through the menu with us with the caveat our fighter had an egg allergy. The dishes were very good and the Dan Dan and Ching Xing noodles were quite spicy so beware if you cannot handle the heat. One of our glasses had a lipstick stain on it but they replaced it quickly.

    Sichuan Hot & Spicy Dumpling
    Shruti J.

    Dined here for late lunch - while I waited to pick my husband from the airport. They were 30 mins to closing but they still were okay with me grabbing lunch. I got a seat at the bar and ordered the Sichuan dumplings and the Dan Dan. I loved hot hot and flavorful the Dan Dan was - the pork was cooked perfectly and the noodles so soft. The dumplings however, they were flavorful but I felt they were very fatty compared to the ones I've had many times elsewhere. Flavorful nevertheless. I appreciate how accommodative they were. Service was very good - attentive. The food especially the Dan Dan - so good! This is on Mainstreet within Burlingame so parking may not be easy - took me a couple rounds to find a spot.

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    Shella P.

    I was craving some dumplings and didn't want to go far, so stayed around my neighborhood. Everyone seems to rave about this place so finally tried it. I loved the wagyu dumplings! The family loved the pan fried buns. Service was good, in the end someone asked how we liked our food & made sure we were good. We didn't go inside as it was too nice out and wanted to enjoy the outdoor.

    Chang T.

    The venue and service were fine but I felt the food was lacking. Nothing really stood out for me based on the price I paid. As for someone who consumes Chinese food often I can say it's not bad but wish it was better to be honest. It's a chill space for lunch and they have a full bar.

    Crystal Shrimp Dumpling
    Allie G.

    We visited Dumpling Kitchen & Bar on a Monday evening and got seated with no reservation. The interior looked new and modern, with a large bar. For drinks, I stuck with water but tried a sip of my friend's Lime Passion Fruit beverage, which was delicious! For food, I was a bit limited as a non-pork eater. I ended up getting the Crystal Shrimp Dumplings and Secret Chicken Wings. The Crystal Shrimp Dumplings were very tasty, and came as an order of 3 pieces. I liked the sauce and spice level of the Secret Chicken Wings - definitely a more filling item. I think they could've been a bit saucier though, or maybe come with a dipping sauce on the side. My friend enjoyed their items as well, including the Sichuan Hot & Spicy Dumplings, Chicken Pot Stickers, and Steamed Soup XLB. Service was quick and efficient!

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