If you're looking for some tasty dumplings on the go, check out Dumpling Kitchen on Castro Valley Blvd, located inside the Castro Valley Marketplace. There a couple of seats nearby to eat in, or outside the marketplace but quick and easy to take out. I stopped by for lunch because I was craving some dumplings and remembered them from visiting another vendor in the marketplace. I got the Steamed Pork & Napa Cabbage Dumplings, the Shrimp and pork shumai, and a couple more. They were fresh and tasted delicious. They also serve soups and other Asian foods, such as rice, Mongolian beef, Brocoli chicken and others. Maybe I'll try one of their combo plates next time. read more

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The pork & chive dumplings ($20 for 30 dumplings) were so flavorful, eating a handful isn't enough. The meat juices just flow out after 1 bite. I would definitely reorder when I run out. In addition to the frozen dumplings, I ordered the Noodles w.Black Bean sauce & ground pork. Once you mix the sauce, the flavor is perfect & not too salty. At $9.80, it is a reasonable amount for this noodle bowl. Looking forward to trying out more dishes in their hot tray table & noodles. read more

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Food was bland. We had the Won ton Noodle Soup Check out my video. https://youtu.be/nXos9zwcvvE I was not especially wowed by the changes they made to this place. It used to be that you could get veggies and lots of soups and offerings. It is inside the Castro Valley Marketplace which is a pretty cool idea but it hasn't taken off like it should. They lost a great restaurant and this one also changed its format. The positive is that the parking is pretty easy as is seating. read more

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If you're looking for a fast and convenient dumpling spot dumpling kitchen express is your go to. It's located inside the Castro valley market place and there are a few tables to sit inside or outdoor seating. Service was ok. Just someone there like at a Panda Express gathering what you want. They have a variety of food at this counter- dumplings, frozen dumplings, and Chinese food. Today we opted for the dumplings and ordered the pork and shrimp shumai, bbq pork buns and the noodles in black bean sauce. The shumai and noodles were good! The black bean sauce and cucumber was like the perfect combo that balanced each other out. The noodles were a decent texture. The shumai was "meaty" and can't go wrong with the flavor. The pork buns were probably my least favorite. The bread was good, but the filling may have been a little too bland for my taste. read more

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Found this place thru the TooGoodToGo app, where you get smoking deals if you're able to reserve for pick up at the end of the day. The Mongolian Beef was very good with a perfect amount of spices. The veggies chow mein was good. The chicken broccoli with chow mein was good as well. I also picked up some beef stew noodles soup was good and authentic. The beef was very tender. read more

Dumpling Kitchen Express - Chicken Broccoli, Chow Mein and Wontons Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Dumpling Kitchen Express opened in Castro Valley Marketplace where Savoy? of C.V. Natural Grocery was. D. K. supplies this outlet with it's commissary in Foster City. Food is ready made on display, scoop ready to go. No decor. Just an island to dispense food... Offerings: food combos, add ons, appetizers, entrees, soups, noodles, speciality dumpling, dim sum, frozen dumplings to go. Eats: "Double Joy" 2 entrees with base (10.70) -chow mien out 1/2 hour after opening -fried rice dry, cold, bland. tasted like leftovers -braised eggplant tender, had chili oil, jalapeno slices. slightly spicy -string beans crunchy, tasty Xiao lung bao( 2/3.) -texture too doughy, slight juiciness. The usual taste. 3.5 stars food quality not consistent, disorderly setup: -line forms at register at left side, unlabeled food at right side. 2 lines form-1 at register, 1 in front of food. -food prepped in kitchen out of sight, either warmed up or cooked by amigo. -self serve utensils located near register. *8% discount during soft opening.. read more

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Surprisingly good! Noodles in black bean sauce 9/10 - sweet and earthy - NOT ENOUGH SAUCE but has a lot of noodles *has meat* Noodles in peanut sauce 10/10 - spicy and savory & add their vinegar and chili oil for more flavor - NOT ENOIGH MEAT SAUCE but comes with a lot of noodles *has meat* 2 Entree 1 Carb - love their fried noodle texture - the lemon chicken is not lemony but is very sweet - broccoli beef is pretty good and savory - portions are ok for the price Overall, service is great. The server was very patient and explained what each item was. The food was pretty good but the noodles are definitely lacking in sauce and I hope they will add more next time. Definitely get their black vinegar and chili oil to ass to your dishes. If you're here for the fast food Panda Express style food, it's not too bad but I wouldn't come here just for that. read more

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Located in the Castro Valley Marketplace, which is a cool spot. My 1st time going to this Marketplace. The parking lot is cramped and tight, though. There were open spots but because the spots are so tight, people are having to go back and forward to get into the spot, so you are waiting there waiting for people to either finish parking or finish exiting. It is a poorly designed parking lot and takes away from the enjoyment of visiting the shops. It's a car accident waiting to happen. Dumpling Kitchen food was ok. I would say similar to Ranch 99 hot foods area. Maybe a little bit better. Service was typical for a Chinese spot. read more

Decent take out Chinese food in the Castro Valley marketplace. The menu changes every day. But recently they change the items. The sweet and spicy tofu was taken off the menu, and that was my favorite!! So sad..... Guess I won't be coming as often as before... read more

Located conveniently in Castro Valley MarketPlace. I only tried their Shumai and that was 4/5 . The hot sauce is what did it for us ! I came on a Friday afternoon and it was empty . Can't wait to come back and try their other specials ! read more

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Haven't tried their hot food but picked up two bags of frozen dumplings and steamed myself. I really enjoyed it! I got har gow and chicken shiitake mushroom shu mai. Finally some dumplings without pork. Sadly the chicken buns were sold out but I'll pick it up next time! read more

On August 19, 2025 I went to the Dumpling Kitchen Express Castro Valley website. It said it was open from 11am - 5 pm. I placed my order, used my Visa, received confirmation. See photos. When I got to the store it was completely closed! It appears to be out of business! Working on obtaining a reimbursement to my credit card card now. read more

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My husband and I unintentionally saw Dumpling Kitchen Express while shopping in the Castro Valley Marketplace and was pleasantly surprised to see it there! They're still in soft opening mode when we came on 12/10. We got there about 15 mins before closing so we'll need to stop by again when it's grand opening! Since we got there super late, they didn't have everything on the menu left and I'm sure the food was sitting for a bit in the display case. Note that this is an express location so it's not a sit down restaurant - it's like dim sum to go! We tried some baos which were tasty. We liked the shumai the best out of everything we tried! We also ordered the pork soup dumplings but there was no soup inside (probably because we came end of the day so it was sitting for a bit). Everyone was super nice and very helpful as we were ordering! I was excited to see the frozen dumpling section too! Looking forward to trying those next time! I will update my review once I try them again during grand opening time! read more

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Picked up a quick order of Cha siu bao. They were yummy! Hot, fresh, soft and a good amount of filling. The service was great and love how you can buy frozen bags of dumplings for quick meals at home. read more

The food was pretty good and prices were affordable for the Bay Area. The buns were actually soft and delicious. The family had their noodle soup and really enjoyed it. Also got the rice plate with 3 entrees and everything was better than Panda Express. So good variety of options and all were very enjoyable. The only thing was they're missing dumplings during our visit. read more

Only tried the hot food, they were out of soup dumplings. The food was edible but I would put it on par with Panda Express. I was not impressed. read more

I finally tried their dumplings and they are fantastic. So bumping up to 4 stars. in summary, go for the dumplings and baos, avoid their lunch plates. read more

I stumbled upon this place when I went into market. I ended up picking up two bags of frozen pork and chive dumplings to cook at home for dinner. I was impressed with how tender and flavorful the meat turned out. The delicate folds around the round shape makes it more appealing. I will return to try other varieties of dumplings. read more

My husband and I came here for a late lunch. We ordered: -Hot and Sour Soup -1 option plate Fried rice (they were out of brown) and Sweet and Sour Chicken -1 option plate Chow Mein and Broccoli Beef -4 Xiaolongbao dumplings -2 Pork and Napa cabbage dumplings -4 Shumai This was roughly $55 after tip- The two stars they got were for the price and quantity of food. There wasn't an over abundance of food but they weren't skimpy for the most part. Not off to a great start, the person serving the food was rude. She clearly was not happy while dishing up our meal. When my husband asked if they had utensils she motioned to the them like she had to tell him this for the thousandth time (which is my job not hers). This is annoying but can be overlooked if the food is good. I understand having to work food service on Saturday. It's not a good time. However.... The food was shockingly bad. Everything was oily. The SOUP was oily. The sauce on the sweet and sour chicken tasted like a cloyingly sweet ketchup, and it was soaking in it, making the breading soggy and gummy. The chicken was Christmas Vacation Turkey dry (Iykyk). The rice was bland. There was absolutely no salt or seasoning on the rice. The beef with broccoli was super bland and the beef was VERY chewy and everything was oily. Now on to the dumplings. They were all bland. It was WILD. I don't understand how they could be that bland and I'm half white. They were also inconsistent. Once I tasted the chicken and realized I couldn't eat it I grabbed two more dumplings as the first two I ate were bland but edible and I was severely punished for it. The xiaolongbao were melted. The dumpling wrappers were overcooked goop that I had to scrape off of the meat to make it edible. Pictures added of the goopy dumpling wrapper. I'm wish this could be different. I want there to be a successful restaurant there. I LOVE dim sum and have eaten a lot of it (I won't include a picture of myself for proof of my qualifications just trust me) and this is not a place I'll eat again. Someone else's review said it was on par with Panda Express and that just isn't true, Panda is infinitely better (and for the record Panda is not good). I don't write this to be cruel, I've owned a food service company before and I KNOW first hand how tough it is. That being said, it's expensive to eat out these days and I want to know what I'm getting myself into for a $55 lunch. read more

Customer Service Sucks they don't even acknowledge your existence. Food is eh OK. Market Place ambiance is great. this is a tourist trap lol. read more

4 orders thru Too Good To Go app. Very generous portions. - Spicy chicken was still a bit crunchy when cold. Very flavorful (not just salt & pepper) with a kick. Spicy but not overwhelming. - String beans were wonderful. Well seasoned but not salty. It had more flavor than other Chinese restaurants I've gone to. Cooked thru & still has a crunch. - Egg fried rice was still moist & carrots & peas were not over cooked. - Custard is the bomb. Creamy & not eggy nor gelatinous consistency. The best part is the crust. It's not a standard pie crust. It had a phyllo dough texture that had a light crunch to it. Perfectly sweetened. - Chow mein was moist with veggies still had a crunch. Flavor is above average. - Bbq & ground pork buns were very tasty with the dough very moist & fluffy @ the same time - Corn & chicken soup was very hearty & thick. I will be going back to try their other items. I shared (always do) all these wonderful food with my 3 bros & 1 sis. They said they in turn will be trying other items w/ their families read more

Dumpling Kitchen Express - Steamed bbq pork bun, steamed ground pork bun (do not know the name), braised string beans, veggie chow mein, spicy chicken - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Pros: Easy parking Order what you see Great dumplings & Bao Limited menu IS a plus Decent portion sizes Decent to-go packaging Cons: Food left out/uncovered Customers stand in your way Lots of fried options Most dishes are on par with Panda Express Was hoping limited menu meant higher quality read more

The employee behind the counter was helping a customer . The employee looked at me & continue to help the customer. I stood there for 5-6 minutes without the employee saying anything to me. She had rang up the customer . The employee told the customer where the utensils and condiments were located. After waiting there , I had asked for an item. I stood there for another 5 minutes while getting the item. The employee rang up the items. The employee did not tell me where the utensils & the condiments were located like the previous customer. Nor, apologize for the wait. Also , As I was being rang up, the previous customer started talking to the employee while I was asking the employee a question. The employee continued to talk to the previous customer. As I was not there! I would of wished the employee would apologize for the rude previous customer for interrupting or say something along the lines how I was rudely interrupted. At the time, I was there I had the Har gow , BBQ bun & shumai. Har gow was tasty and the bbq bun bread was soft but the rest lacked flavor . The price I believe is pricy . 2 pieces for $3.95 Their customer service needs a lot of improvement and honesty I felt I was not treated the same as the previous customer. read more

Dumpling Kitchen Express - BBQ lacked flavor but bread is soft - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Good favor with good prices, note it inside the Castro valley marketplace next to the grocery store. read more

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We were happy to see this place open because of our love for dumplings. I understood their cautioned service during and shortly after their soft opening, but there's been a general trend of slow service with us. I wonder if others feel this way. As someone who's worked in the service industry for 10+ years, it feels like lazy service, or something more. I'm not sure how else to explain it. Today my husband came home very upset, explaining that he was looking toward to getting dinner there. After patienly waiting for their attention, they passed him up and attended to a Caucasian customer who came much later. He left ignored and upset but decided to return to tell them how upsetting it was. The grocery store and wine clerk both overheard his response. After that, they made no apologies about completely ignoring him over other customers and proceeded with business as usual. We both looked forward to their dumplings but sadly won't be returning after so such poor, seemingly racist service. Whether it's intentional or not, it needs to he recognized by their staff. This is too often an issue in Castro Valley. read more

Hit and miss here. Frozen dumplings (wonton and pork and Napa cabbage are not worth buying again. Their bbq pork buns are amazing. So I'll try other things in the future but it's a no to the frozen stuff. read more

Yes!!!, this dim sum place finally open!! I was so excited to get there and grab some Siu Mai, BBQ Pork Buns and the Chinese fried dough. OMG the Chinese fried dough was perfect warm and crispy. The price for Dim Sums are reasonable better than Panda express - more and fresh. They also have frozen Dim Sum for sale - so sweet! Service is a little bit slow at noon time, since a lot of people in line only one person on duty but the lady was very nice. Highly recommended! read more

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I had two items from the steam trays. A couple of the trays were about empty, at 5:oo pm. The choices and flavors were reminiscent of Americanized Chinese food from 20 years ago. read more

My friend recommended this place and the Dumplings are the best, came hungry for dumplings-- satisfaction guaranteed. Next to Chase building. Very convenient after the game. Love it! read more

Hours wildly incorrect - from 11 to 11:30 to 12. Nothing matches from the physical board to online hour

When you just want a light snack that will keep you going for the day, the dumplings and baos were the perfect choice. Dumplings were juicy, savory, warm and delicious. We sat outside and just enjoyed our snack time. Then went back in and ordered the chicken and veggie buns. A little gummy but enjoyed it still. read more

We've previously gotten fresh dim sum which was very good. Just celebrated Lunar New Year with frozen pork and cabbage dumplings - excellent! Will definitely be back for more! So happy to have this new business in Castro Valley. read more

The dumplings I received were good however they were out of some selection (that was my first choice) early prior to lunch. It's an odd station like a salad bar in the center of the marketplace which can be overlooked since there is now inside communal seating. The staff were not very welcoming although not rude either. Just serving with no enthusiasm. If that even makes sense. This place feels more like a treat than an actual place to visit when you're craving dumplings. read more

I went there today around 12:30pm, but left with super disappointment and without getting any food. Service is slow, to say the least. There is only one worker working. There is no sign of where the line starts, so customers come from different directions waiting patiently and politely to be serviced. Additionally, there is hardly any fresh food in the hot trays, although it just opened for business. Beef broccoli looks overcooked; salt and pepper tofu and fried rice look dry as if they were leftovers, and there is no chow mein. If the owner(s) want the business to be successful, they need to pay more attention to improving their customer service and filling the food trays more often with fresh entrees. read more

Finally, an authentic dumpling to go place around the area. If you are in the mood for dumpling, this is it. The BBQ bun are AMAZING. Tofu and eggplant are also fabulous. Will definitely return for something else. read more

3.4 rating. Excited to find a dumpling place in Castro Valley. Price point seemed little high for the dumplings compared to restaurants. The xiao lum bao were tasty but wo the drippy liquid inside. Peanut noodles were above average w a slight spicy taste. read more

Dumpling kitchen is our current go-to for dumplings. Whether getting frozen for later or the prepared for immediacy they are all very good with excellent value. The bbq pork bao is my favorite along with the shrimp and pork shumai. My wife prefers the vegetable bao and shrimp har gow. They are all delicious and worth the trip. Next time will definitely try the hot bar. read more

Everything is great that I have tried through TGTG. This is one of the only two places I get Chinese food from now.

Fried chicken drumstick is a good size, sweet and sour chicken is my favorite. The sesame balls are yummy and the chow mein is very flavorful read more

I had the spicy pork bowl. It was very good. Seamed buns were also excellent. Great for takeout. I can highly recommend trying it, but I can't give it a five star review because I have had better read more