The dumplings taste really wonderful. Service is nice and the restaurant environment is comfortable. The food is fresh and full of flavor. I had a great dinner here with my friends. I will definitely come back again and recommend this place to other people. read more

Great Chinese dumpling spot! The food tastes authentic, and the staff are warm and helpful. The space is comfortable. Highly recommend this place! read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Grew up eating Shanghainese food back in China so I'm always a little skeptical walking into a place like this, but Dumpling Kitchen actually gets it right. The flavors were really close to the real thing, not the Americanized version you get a lot of places in the city. Service was great too, attentive without being annoying about it, and they didn't rush us at all. Honestly one of the better Shanghai style spots I've found here. Will be back for sure. read more

Loved the chive dumplings and the XLB, the spicy noodle soup was unabashedly spicy and we loved it. The tofu-mushroom dish went pretty well with the brown rice. Only complaint is the tea is just a sole teabag in hot water, considering how well House of nanking presents there, they could do something similar. The outdoor ambience is fantastic. read more

Dumpling Kitchen is one of those reliable favorites. The luffa and shrimp pot stickers are awesome, and the ginger noodles are absolutely amazing, easily the thing I keep coming back for. Service is super quick too, and even though the place is always packed, we got a table fast. My one tip: they're really popular, so get on the Yelp waitlist ahead of time and you'll barely wait at all. Highly recommend. read more

Is this the place or what? Invited to lunch and entered Dumpling Kitchen, where the hostess escorted us to the covered outdoor area that was so delightful (see photos). Had a braised tofu with large mushrooms ove rice while my friend had chow fun with shrimp (see photos) delicious. Needless to say, we cleaned our plates. Appetizer was shrimp and scallop gow. Our drinks perfectly matched our meal. Maker Rose (in a can) refreshing. This was a wonderful meal in a calming environment away from all the traffic and noise from the outside. Can't be beat for a delightful summer lunch in the City read more

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The restaurant was pretty busy and lively when we came on the weekend for lunch. There's indoor seating and a back patio for larger parties. Service was pretty quick. Items ordered: - Steamed pork soup dumplings: Probably the best dish that we ordered! Comes with 6 dumplings with a lot of soup - Shanghai styled pan fried pork buns: Comes with 4 pork buns which were flavorful but less soup and smaller than I expected. Could be a little more crispy. - Cucumber salad: Lots of cucumber which was great! - Dan dan noodles: This wasn't mind-blowing to me and was just ok. Comes with a lot of meat which were mostly at the bottom of the dish after mixing the noodles. - String beans: Good flavor but the dish was smaller than I have had at other places. - Boiled wonton in chili oil: I was disappointed in the flavor as it tasted a little sour to me? Not sure if it's the chili oil or the wonton. - Chocolate dumplings: Comes with 4 dumplings which were really good and tasted like nutella. Wish it came with a couple more dumplings! read more

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A cozy dinner atmosphere with friendly staff and relatively fast service. Our wonton soup was served nearly at the end of our meal, and we thought they had forgotten about it. Otherwise, this establishment is great for dates and friend hangouts. It smelled great entering the restaurant, and we were impressed with their food! 5/5 - Xiao Long Bao (not pictured) - One of the best xiao long bao's I have had in SF! The soup inside carried a very flavorful, savory broth. The dough was also well-made, and is definitely a must-order at this restaurant! 5/5 - Beef Chow Fun - Generous serving and very savory. This dish was also quite flavorful and a great carb to order with your dumplings. My friend thought it was a bit oily but I thought the dish and its ingredients were all in appropriate proportions. 4/5 - Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings - Very flavorful and cooked well. The dough was a bit thick and did not carry as much soup as I expected. I also thought 4 pieces was fewer than other restaurants that have ordered the same dish. However, it is still a great dish to order if eating with one other person! 3/5 - Wonton Soup - Not anything too outstanding. The broth base felt more on the clear, vegetable soup side than an umami broth. This was served last after we had finished all our other dishes so we initially expected that they forgot about this dish. read more

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Came here with my family! Good: - Great portion sizes and quantity per item - I liked the XLB here and the pan fried bun a lot. - The place is super fast when you order the food, it comes quickly - Large place so lots of seating - The staff are nice and clean up the dishes quickly. Bad: - Pretty packed space - More casual place, not super fancy Overall good value and authentic Chinese food! read more

Firstly, if you are not vegetarian/ vegan this review is not for you. I am on the hunt to find the most vegetarian friendly Chinese restaurant in the city. I don't know the subtle differences between the cooking styles in the different provinces. I try a lot of basic dishes at home ( recipe from yt mostly) and am aware that this review may not resonate with many. I think we ordered the chow fun, veggie dumplings, friend rice, Kung pao tofu and some tea. If you did not grow up getting used to fish/ oyster sauce in your diet it is hard to get past the feeling that the food they served smells like fish/ oyster sauce. I would like to repeat that this was just me. My partner and bil ( both vegetarian) seemed to love the food. No it was just Me. Very friendly and quick service, food came out hot. Beautiful sunny say in sf and the ambience is just perfect for sunny day afternoon lunch. read more

We had a delicious meal here! The food was excellent, the back patio seating was perfect on a warm day, and the service was friendly and attentive, though sometimes a bit slow. Our family of 3 shared the following: 1) Pork soup dumplings- great 2) Crab and shrimp dumplings- very flavorful 3) Har gow - very good 4) Pan fried pork dumplings- tasty 5) Chicken chowmein - good 6) string beans - flavorful The outdoor back patio was very pleasant on the warm evening we were there. The staff was friendly and thoughtful. We only wished things had moved a bit faster. Overall, this place was very good and we look forward to returning! read more

Came here for a dinner event and the back patio was rented out. They decorated it so nicely and secured tarps overhead and enclosed us in a tent. The way they set everything up was perfect because it was storming, and we were able to keep dry for the most part. The owners are so sweet and nice, interacted with several of the guests and made us feel welcomed and a part of their family. There were several dishes to try: chow fun, fried rice, green onion pancakes, egg rolls, green beans, original xlb, har gow, and more. Overall, everything was so good and flavorful! I wasn't expecting everything to be good, and honestly thought there would be a hit and miss.. but NO, everything here is good and i will definitely be coming back! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did :) read more

I've been to dumpling kitchen a couple of times and unfortunately the time it takes between dishes coming out can actually be 30 minutes, and this is during non peak hours. The dumplings are tasty but on the pricier side and the beef noodle soup had such a strong numbing flavor that it was hard to enjoy, almost to the point of tasting chemically. Their pork and cabbage dumplings were very tasty though with a thin and fresh dumpling skin, but the waiting time between each dish was extremely long. read more

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I had high expectations for this place given the raving reviews! We tried a variety of items here and they were hit or miss. Hot & Sour soup - this was as expected, very good Pork dumplings - I don't eat pork so wasn't able to try this myself but heard from others that they were good, but not great Steamed chicken & shiitake baos - I expected these to be a LOT better than they were, the ratio of bao to chicken felt off to me (there was a lot of dough) and they were a little bland Mongolian beef - loved this Kung Pao chicken - very good Chicken chow mein - loved this Shrimp har gaw - these were the only steamed dumplings I could have tried and unfortunately they were forgotten, we had placed 3 orders for this and then it was restaurant closing Service was good, although the shrimp dumplings were forgotten they gave us complimentary mini sesame balls with red bean. I'm not even crazy about red bean but these were amazing! Overall, the meal didn't blow me away. There were some items that were very good like the wok items and chow mein. I would love to come back and try some of the steamed dumplings to give this place another chance! read more

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The original XLB is delicious! I love how it's all made in-house. It's such a simple dish but the flavors were incredible. We also ordered the cumin lamb which is bursting with flavor. Definitely will be coming back and ordering a boatload of dumplings ! read more

This is a very nice upscale Chinese dumpling restaurant. The food is tasty, though it may take a little bit to come as it seems the dim sum and dumplings are made on order instead of sitting around in warmers. The staff were friendly and attentive. We were there at dinner for about two hours and never felt rushed. Dim sum is all about being with friends and family after all. Prices are in line with other dine-in Chinese restaurants. read more

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Incredible food with a cute patio in the back! Love this place. Here's everything we ordered Szechuan chili oil chicken 5/5 Cucumber salad 5/5 Shanghai style pan fried pork buns 5/5 Shrimp Har gow 5/5 Chicken & Shiitake bao 4/5 read more

We discovered Dumpling Kitchen while strolling down 24th Street near the old Savor location. The spot is fantastic, with indoor and outdoor seating protected by awnings, offering a great variety for small and large groups. We enjoyed a Sunday brunch of delicious Dim Sum, recommended it to friends, and returned just four days later with a large party. The service was excellent, and the menu features a diverse selection of dim sum and small plates. Dumpling Kitchen also offers some sweet options, like the chocolate dumpling. The large group included a full table of kids who loved grabbing the dim sum, bao, and tasty dumplings. The food arrived quickly to keep us on schedule for a show at James Lick School. read more

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I've been on this eat at a place that is connected with Rakuten for in dining for a while now. 5x points there plus our Amex gold and that's 9x total the points. This place was on the list and the food was awesome! The claypot with roe was definitely the winner. The pan fried pork buns was surprisingly good. I think it was the texture of fried and steamed. You can't go wrong with the string beans. The beef chow fun tasted like most chow funs but still delish. I thought the steamed chicken and shiitake was gonna be a hit but it was alright. The tenderloin was soooo good. Love that it had this crispy outside but soft and chewy inside. The Chinese don't mess around with service. It was on point. From bringing the dishes out to filling the water cups, to getting rid of empty plates. This restaurant keeps that Chinese food tradition. The ambiance had that nicer interior feel to it. A huge mural of a dragon on the wall. Spacious interior and a cool outside patio of you wanted to eat out there. We closed the restaurant down but they were nice. read more

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My girlfriend and I stopped by on New Year's Eve, the ambience as we entered was warm and inviting. The Chinese decor was beautiful, and we were seated by the fireplace. Again, incredibly warm and inviting. We ordered peppermint tea which was hot but refreshing, a good way to start our meal. We ordered Shanghai pan fried pork buns, steamed pork dumplings, steamed crab and shrimp dumplings, pea sprouts with garlic, and chicken chow mein. The owner took our order, she was incredibly friendly and accommodating. We ordered and around 5 minutes later our food arrived at the table. The Shanghai dumplings were crispy but soft on top, filled with savory soup. The steamed pork dumplings were soft, pillowy with a great pork flavor, a traditional authentic XLB taste. The crab and shrimp dumpling had such an intense crab flavor, any crab lover would come back for more! The green beans and chowmein were savory, not overly oily and incredibly addicting! I've had Din Tai Fung and their soup dumplings didn't have flavor compared to Dumpling Kitchen's, nor did the food come as quickly! We also didn't have to wait in a long line. I'm already looking forward to coming back! read more

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First off, this place has a great ambiance, as I walked in, I noticed their huge beautiful dragon murals on both walls. Love it how the place is decorated contemporary style, open glass wall kitchen, serving counter/supplies well organized and viewable but most importantly this place is very CLEAN.... We had the scallop shrimp dumplings, xiao lung baos, green beans, basil clams, and Dan Dan noodles and the salted egg tofu. Food was very tasty. If I live in the neighborhood, I would be here daily We were there during a Saturday late lunch hour, still, the servers were very friendly and accommodating. Great dining experience for our girls lunch get together read more

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Following a long, delightful history of small dinners at the Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley, my friend and I approached Shari to ask about having a private dinner for a men's group of 100 people. She agreed and to our delight, she began planning with us right away. She was a delight to work with and she offered great ideas for menu, signage, seating arrangements, etc. This was the 16 annual dinner for this group, so I was a bit nervous how they would respond to this new venue. To my surprise, all the feed back we have received has been incredible. The group loved Shari, the staff, the restaurant's ambiance, and, importantly, the food. The consensus after the event ended was that it was a huge success and that everyone wanted it to be held at Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley next year. My hat is off to Shari and her staff for making this event the best ever! read more

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Came here for a dinner event and the back patio was rented out. They decorated it so nicely and secured tarps overhead and enclosed us in a tent. The way they set everything up was perfect because it was storming, and we were able to keep dry for the most part. The owners are so sweet and nice, interacted with several of the guests and made us feel welcomed and a part of their family. There were several dishes to try: chow fun, fried rice, green onion pancakes, egg rolls, green beans, original xlb, har gow, and more. Overall, everything was so good and flavorful! I wasn't expecting everything to be good, and honestly thought there would be a hit and miss.. but NO, everything here is good and i will definitely be coming back! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did :) read more

Service was five star. Food was a 3. I would stick with the pan-fried bun and XLB. Patio was nice and heated.

One of my favorite spots to grab a bite in Noe Valley! The place is deceivingly large based on what you see on the outside and the food is delicious. I love their soup dumplings and their pan fried dumplings but they also have great fried rice, string beans, and the cucumber salad was great! read more

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Good dumpling spot with cute plant filled ambiance. If you're around Noe valley it's a solid option, and I'm pretty sure the only spot that serves dumplings. Food was pretty good and the service was great. Would go again since it's our neighborhood dumpling spot read more

The dumplings and food is pretty solid on their to go side :) Love the chili levels and it's actually spicy! Fast service. Street parking. Thanks! read more

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I need about 40 more stars!!!! THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING!!! Super nice and attentive wait staff!! Cozy atmosphere inside and a lovely outdoor patio! FOOD WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD!! We had the smashed cucumber salad which had an amazing dressing that we ended up dunking our dumplings into!!! Shu Mai were the biggest I have ever seen and perfectly cooked. Delicious green onion pancakes (best I have ever had!) and the piece de resistance were the Szechuan Pan Fried pork dumplings. EXTRAORDINARY FLAVOR - the pork was so flavorful and juicy! Szechuan Fish Fillet w/ Pickled Cabbage in House Broth blew us away!!! read more

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Why haven't I been to this delightful place in my neighborhood until today? The winds stopped and we got to sit outdoors - always a treat. We shared vegetable chow mein and dumplings in hot chili oil. Sooo good. Can't wait to go back and try a lot more things on the menu. Service was good . So many things on the menu look good. I will be back very soon. read more

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The perfect chow mein I was looking for, and why isn't anyone raving about the pan-fried spicy beef dumplings? Perfection! (Not that spicy, but excellent.) read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - Pan fried spicy beef dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was the best dim sum restaurant in San Franciso. We usually to to Yank Sing but because they were closed Monday I yelped and this restaurant came up. Sherri was very nice and because of street parking she told us to bring out suitcases inside and they stored them for us. Everything was delicious. The noodles were the best and all the dim sum was excellent. Plan to go back when we visit SF again. TYVM Sherri! read more

Dropped by Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley and it was a great pick The dumplings were juicy full of flavor and clearly made fresh The place had a lively feel but still comfortable and the service moved fast without feeling rushed Definitely worth a visit if you are craving something warm and satisfying read more

This place is sooo good. Everything feels fresh and taste flavorful. Order bunch or dumplings and make sure to include some crispy pan fried ones. Add a few dishes like chow mein etc. Impossible to be disappointed! read more

I'm not sure if I would consider this contemporary Chinese food or modern, but whatever it is, it was great. Service worker extremely chivalrous, ambience was fantastic, and the way the dumplings squirt in your mouth made it felt wrong. Definitely would try again! My sibling said great noodles as well. read more

Hands down some the best dumplings I've had in the city! The Dumpling Kitchen never disappoints. The wrappers are perfectly chewy and the fillings are always packed with flavor. My personal fave is the beef pot stickers . Service is always friendly and fast, even on weekends. Can't recommend enough!" read more

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The xiao long bao were pretty good! We also got the cumin lamb and hot and sour soup, neither of which I was huge fans of. The lamb dish felt like it was way more onions than lamb. The flavors were strong. The hot and sour soup was a bit too sour for me, but I took the leftovers home and diluted it a bit and it was yummy. The portions were pretty big, which I appreciated. The ambiance was very nice, and I loved the art on the walls. If I come back, I'd want to try some "more bland" dishes since I think they lay on the flavors pretty thick for the restaurant food appeal. read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - B01. Hot & Sour Soup S01. Steamed Soup Pork Dumplings (6 pcs) W06. Stir-fried Cumin Lamb - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

this was an incredible dining experience! the difference between four and five stars for me is tasting something new and unexpected. the salted egg yolk pumpkin and prawns were incredible and new for me. service was fantastic. read more

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I've only had their food as takeout, so I can't speak to the restaurant interior, but the dumplings were awesome. Priced reasonably too -- each dish was about $11. This was my first time having Shanghai-style pan fried dumplings and they didn't disappoint! I enjoyed how the crunchy exterior contrasted the hot soup inside. Next, the XLB was true-to-form and as good as you'd always expect. Lastly, I got the wontons on suggestion from the staff. Not really my taste, but still prepared well and a more unique nutty flavor compared to the others. Would recommend checking this place out! read more

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I was looking for some good Chinese food while in town staying at a VRBO in Noe Valley and was very pleased to find Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley. It was just me for dinner but I couldn't resist trying: - soup dumplings (6 to an order) - 5/5 pretty close to perfection, they could have had a little bit more soup but the taste was right on the spot and the wrappers not too thick, the dumpling not too big not too small, excellent! - sauteed snow pea leaves - 5/5, also very close to perfection, freshly sauteed and delicious - dan dan noodles - 5/5, definitely very spicy! almost too spicy for me, i did recommend the table next to me ask them to make them a little less spicy. I had to prioritize eating the snow pea leaves and soup dumplings first so my taste buds could appreciate them Service was friendly and efficient. Super cute indoor space - i was nestled at a table near the fireplace, very cozy! The outside patio area was very pretty and spacious, I would have sat outside were it not evening and the temps getting cooler. I highly recommend Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley! read more

I had an excellent experience at Dumpling Kitchen last weekend with my two adult kids. I was a little skeptical because while it's a dumpling place, they have a vast menu with a huge variety of other Asian American options-- and in my experience, that could indicate a Jack of All Trades, Master of None with quality of food. I was SO PLEASED and pleasantly surprised to report that every single dish we ordered was excellent. I was surprised and so happy. Eating together with my kids, with very tasty food cooked correctly- and served so quickly- in a beautiful eclectic setting felt like a magical moment captured in my mind forever. I noticed one lady in particular and connected dots she must've been one of owners mentioned in the menu story. She was nothing less than passionate, devoted and non stop wiping and sanitizing tables and seats, constantly sweeping as soon as guests left their table, and I even saw her sitting quietly folding napkins near the small rustic antiquated fireplace. My dad had a family business and worked his fingers to the bone- we all did. So I saw that in Shari. And I had to approach her after our experience and let her know- she gave me a warm hug and I felt instantly connected. She shared they will be opening a location THIS JULY AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF. I am considering hosting a lunch there for my stepdaughter's civil SF wedding and/or going to Noe Valley's location for Mother's Day. Dog friendly covered patio, too! Hot n sour soup- excellent. Not overwhelmingly thick with bland cornstarch broth- perfectly sour and generous pork strips and satisfying consistency. Eggplant- excellent texture, buttery smooth and not over or undercooked. All dumplings had us all saying- this is way tastier than Din Tai Fung. Portions are good, too! I will see you soon, Shari. I would make the drive from Santa Clara again and again- thank you and please don't change a thing. read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - Cucumber appetizer, hot n sour, dumpling, siu mai (came later), eggplant, mongolian beef, also ordered potsticker- all cooked just right. - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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