Great experience, I went mid day 3pm ish - no crowd, menu was easy to order from tried the spicy fungus new item very tasty not has hot as I thought but I enjoyed more I even added the sauce to my pork dumpling also very tasty I wanted that extra kick by adding some of the sauce from the fungus dish. I ordered the 4 steamed pork buns very delicious cooked perfectly some cuts of pork with the jam inside was very tasty. The place is very clean easily seats dinner with space to move around Wait staff very accommodating food took only a short time to arrive - great table service Great job! read more

This has long been one of my favorite restaurants in the Sunset. In the past I would've given it 5 stars, hands down. But over the last year, the food quality has really gone downhill. I've tried it a few times with different dishes in the hopes it would come back, but alas it has not. I no longer recommend this place to folks. I'm giving it 2 stars in the hope that someone from there will read this and make corrections in the kitchen. You guys used to be awesome! read more

Can't believe it took me years to finally visit this spot! My friend dragged me here since it's her favorite dumpling spot in the city and honestly after trying it, I can see why. We were easily sat around 6pm on a weekday and the staff were so nice and recognized my friend as a returning local! In the back is a nice older lady hand rolling the dumplings that you can see. Our orders came so quick and the portions are generous for what you pay! We started with complimentary green tea, green beans, chicken wings, and pork and chive dumplings. Then we got XLBs (2 orders because it was that good), pork/shrimp shumai, fried pork buns, and egg custard buns. Do NOT skip on this place. It's such a delicious and affordable dumpling spot that's locally ran. The bathroom just needs work because there were a lot of flies everywhere and it's a little dirty. read more

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A nice remodel with a clean well lighted space .We cams for a dumpling lunch and the fare is exceptional - our three favorites were Shanghai pork dumplings, Shanghai fried pork buns and the house broth wonton soup. All were ample and perfectly prepared. We added the lion headed meat balls and they were outstanding ! Don't miss them. We pick up take out here frequently but they have comfortable seating and attentive service. Either way you are going to have delicious food. read more

First time at this restaurant. I really liked the food since it's tasty. I didn't really like the green onion pancake. My favorite was the steamed vegetables. There was only one server for the entire restaurant. Parking can also be very hard. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - S14. Steamed Shrimp & Pork Shumai (6pcs) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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CASH is preferred bc you get a little discount. We came late afternoon & were promptly seated for a party of 2 on a Friday. Service was efficient & I like the spacious seating. Since it was almost 3pm & towards their closing time, they were courteous enough to do one more call out for orders if we wanted more. Orders: Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumpling (10pcs. For $14.80)-Soupy dumplings packed with flavor is a very satisfying dish. Shanghai Style Pan Fried Pork Buns (6pcs For $13.80) Didn't have a crispy crunchy texture but looked a little flat so the "Wow" factor wasn't as impressive, but flavor wise it was consistent with the flavoring of the steamed dumpling. Pork Preserved Vegetable Stir Rice Cake ($15.90)- chewy pieces of rice cake that almost steamed under cooked & the pickled vegetable was a bit too salty for me, so I don't know if I would re-order. If you are craving dumplings give Dumpling Kitchen a try. read more

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This place is pretty good for traditional Chinese food. The xiao long baos are sooo juicy and yumm. Other food was pretty traditional but nothing really stood out to me that much. Service was a little bit slow but I think it was just cuz our table was in the corner. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Spread - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I use to love this place but I was kind of disappointed last weekend. I haven't been to this place since they remodeled. Everything was practically still good, service was good, but the XLB were over cooked and every single one had a hole in it so there was no soup. The XLB looked deflated so we were super disappointed. read more

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Get the pan fried xiaolongbao! The dough is thin unlike a lot of places and larger than most dumpling places. Always best to place your name on the Yelp waitlist before you go. The restaurant is quite small, but there's quick service. The place is a little loud. Provided tea kettle and ice water. The food was delicious. Dandan noodles had a great kick of spice. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - S05. Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns (6) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came to SF to visit a friend. They took us out to lunch and around town. Easily the best food we had all day. We ordered about 8 different dishes and shared family style. My top favorites, in order: Bbq Bao Buns Pork Potstickers Soup dumplings Pan friend dumplings read more

We ordered multiple dishes and the dumplings were delicious! We also got a noodle dish and prawn dish that were good but less impressive. The name fits the food, the dumplings were definitely the stand out items! It's a busy restaurant, but staff are attentive and friendly. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - S11. Wontons in Chili Oil (8 pcs) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was very good! Nice interior with tables, no booths. Wait to be seated was not too long. Food came pretty quickly. Good service. My only complaint was there was no working running water in the bathroom I used. read more

Maybe it was only my orders but the hot and sour soup was spicy but no flavor, dumplings were also flavorless. Even the fried rice was bland. Would not order again. read more

We used to love coming here. The food still tastes good but the portions seem smaller. The sheng jian baos were not the same, which was disappointing since they used to be my favorite. The service was very slow even though there were only about 3 other small tables. Other tables that arrived after us were served first. We waited about 20 mins for one dish, then another 15-20 minutes for the rest. read more

Excellent selection of entrees and their dumplings were fantastic! The service was great too. The day my friend and I went there, we didn't have to wait long for a Table which helped because we were both pretty hungry. read more

Small restaurant that supposedly famous for XLB and other types of dumplings but my experience was MEH . XLB was overcooked so half of them broke and was completely dry. I was looking forward to trying this dish too. Fried Shanghai buns were done right but overall didn't impress me. Wontons in soup were gigantic and wasn't what I expected but at least the dough was soft. Restaurant was packed and there were only two servers so you need to flag them down a bunch of times. read more

I can't count how many times I've ordered takeout from this place. It's definitely my go-to Chinese spot. My usual order is in the photo and listed below: -Shanghai-style chow mein: super thick chewy noodles -Shanghai-style pan-fried pork buns: if you've never had these before, you are in for a treat! They have the slightly crunchy exterior of a regular pan-fried dumpling, and the interior is a partially soupy filling. VERY GOOD. Only downside is that I regularly ask for extra dipping sauce and do not receive it. The dipping sauce containers are also barely filled. I ended up buying my own chinese black vinegar to supplement. -dry-braised string beans: very garlicky! And good level of firmness. Other things to note: -they are WICKED FAST. Usually my order is out the restaurant door in 15-20 min. Great for you hangry people out there. -ordering is on the ChowNow app. I know it's a drag to download yet another food app, but this one is well worth the download bc the fees are MUCH lower than other apps, at least when you order from Dumpling Kitchen (i think it varies by restaurant? Not sure). read more

Dumpling Kitchen - My usual order via the ChowNow app - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you live elsewhere in the city, its worth coming out to Taraval for the dumplings. Xiao long bao from here have really nailed that special, delicate Shanghai flavor. Other places in Bay Area advertise fancier fillings or soup style, and may have a more refined dumpling skin texture or taste amazing in their own right, but if you are looking for an authentic flavor, this place is it. The Red oil Sichuan Wantons (红油抄手--forget the English name they give) do not remind me of how this dish is made in Chengdu, really, but were so decadent and delicious, I'm already dreaming about the next time I can have them. Other things on the menu are tasty enough, but in my opinion these two items are truly special and worth the trip alone. read more

Ordered a bunch of food for delivery and enjoyed most of the items. Really missed all the Asian restaurants in SF. Boiled pork, shrimp and celery dumplings. Very flavorful and juicy, they are quite big. Pea sprouts w garlic - simple preparation and a classic salt and pepper chicken - I wanted wings but didn't understand the options on ubereats so ordered the boneless version instead which I didn't like very much. read more

Came here with a friend and my daughter after my friend read about this place and wanted to give it a try for lunch. We went on a Sunday for lunch at 11.30am and luckily were able to get a table with no wait. The dining space is about medium sized and I can see this place easily filling up on a busy day. The service was friendly and the space was inviting and clean. The food came out quite quickly which was good since we were hungry. This is what we ordered: Shanghai style stir fried rice cake (LOVED this one with the chewy texture) Braised tofu with vegetables (a bit too saucy and salty) Shanghai style steamed pork dumplings (XLB, excellent!) Shanghai style pan fried pork buns (yummy and juicy) I would recommend all of the above except maybe the tofu. I look forward to coming back again and trying some of the other dishes! read more

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Shanghai soup dumplings (XLB) : 4.8/5. The dumplings were delicious; each filled with soft pork and juicy, creamy soup. I only reserve it from 5/5 because I felt the skin could have been a bit thinner and less dry. Pan fried soup dumplings: 5/5. These dough was perfectly fried on the outside, which contrasted well with the soupy interior. Green onion pancake: 4.7/5. These were shanghai style, which are solid fried discs of dough. This had a very crisp that contrasted well with the soft, pillowy interior. Just wish there was a stronger green onion flavor. Solid pancakes! Overall: This is a solid place for some homey dishes such as soup dumplings and other traditional chinese dishes. Service is relatively fast but parking can be a bit tricky. read more

xiaolongbao skins looked and were so gummy that they were stuck on my chopsticks - seems either they steamed it at a high temp or the dough is too wet to begin with, shengjianbao bottoms weren't fried enough. filling flavor was just ok. service was quick, restaurant filled up to 80% pretty quickly around dinner time on a saturday. read more

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The food here was pretty! I got the spicy beef potstickers and the xiao long bao and the potstickers were amazing but the xio long bao was a bit flavorless. The restaurant itself is very quaint and quiet which was nice. They gave complimentary tea which I believe was a jasmine tea. Would definitely come back here to try more menu items! read more

This place is amazing. I discovered it less than a month ago and have already been 4 times and ordered it for delivery once. My favorite dishes are the mushu pork, the shrimp and pork Shumai, and the pork pan fried potstickers. Some others that are amazing are the green onion pancakes, cucumber salad, soup dumplings. The menu has so many items I still have so much to try! read more

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Let's start off by saying the portions are generous, we usually encounter XLBs coming in 8 and not 10, and the beef tripe being a much smaller portion, but they charge around the same compared to other restaurants, which is great! The food was decent, the XLBs were filled with broth and flavor, and came very hot. The tripe could've been spicier to really bring out the OG flavor, the pan fried pork buns were drier on the inside than I'd like, it lacked broth. The salted egg custard buns were perfect, we tore them in half and the custard was oozing, which is already a way better sign than other restaurants service solid custards. The service was quick and easy as you'd expect, they were quite busy on the weekend. The inside has tons of seating, and even though the restaurant was full, it didn't feel cramped. read more

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After getting back from a Taiwan trip I felt we didn't get enough dumplings. The group was more fans of hotpot which we got four times but I didn't get my xiao long bao fix. On a Sunday evening the restaurant was half full when we arrived. Both the chopsticks and bowl had hardened crusty stuff on it. While they were replaced quickly this sort of put an icky feel to the experience from the beginning. We got the S01. Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings (10 pcs), G15. Salt & Pepper Fish Fillets, and B01. Hot & Sour Soup with pork. The soup came first, and it was more sour than hot which we were alright with since we're not huge fans of super spicy food. 3/5 for the quick service but lack of veggies/content to soup ratio. Then the fish fillets, very tender amazing fish, but way too much batter clumps. 3/5 would probably not get again. Finally the xiao long baos. The baos themselves were juicy and flavorful. I was a little bit surprised though that there was no small dish for the vinegar, and there wasn't proper vinegar but only some sweet version of vinegar available. No ginger either. 4/5 would have been great with the right condiments. Sad to say I didn't quite get my fix here...it's not bad but I would only get the xiao long bao and bring my own chekiang vinegar if I come back! read more

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Haven't been back for a long time. Great service. The garlic peasprout was delish. Young veggie means tender veggie. We had a feast : pork and corn dumpling, xiao long bao, pan fried dumplings, chicken Shanghai noodles, and the best salty egg lava bun. All the dumplings were huge balls of filling. If you eat one type, then they all seem to be the same taste. The corn dumpling as well. Nothing remarkable. Really enjoyed the chicken Shanghai noodles because there were lots of chicken and bean sprouts. It's very tasty. The lava bun after sitting there for a while, but still was spilling lava. The salted egg taste is very present. Must order this again. read more

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Great food, great service. This place is awesome - came at peak dinner time on a Sunday and they weren't too busy at all. We got seated quickly and they took our order within 5 minutes of sitting down. Food is good. We got the fish filet in chili oil and it came with a lot. We also got shanghai noodles and those were pretty good and the green beans were solid. The pan fried dumplings were okay - I've had better. The tables are far apart from each other which makes the restaurant feel roomy and not cramped. Really enjoyed this place overall! read more

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Dumpling Kitchen is different but still good! Friends ordered delivery for us, and it arrived hot and delicious, so this review will be based on how the food was delivered. Pan Fried Dumplings: The dumplings are stuffed with juicy pork balls and seared to perfection. The fat from the pork is balanced by dipping it in dark vinegar, creating a delectable and savory dish. Spicy Dumplings: Served with chili oil and vinegar, these dumplings are simple but delicious. They taste better in-restaurant, however, because the dumpling skins stick together, making it difficult to share. Mongolian Beef: Fresh vegetables and very tender beef reminded me of how my momma makes it. The sauce was a tad salty, so I suggest pairing this dish with white rice. Beef Fried Rice: The dish tasted good as far as fried rice goes but nothing stood out. String Beans: The beans were tender, but good Lord, they were on the salty side. This one would be a pass for me next time, and I would substitute it with another vegetable dish. Overall, still tasty and Yummy Certified! read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Pan fried dumplings, spicy dumplings, green beans, beef fried rice, and Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went for a quick Sunday lunch at noon, lucked out with a space in front on the newly refinished Taraval. The place was packed and we got one of the last tables. Ordered the same items as last time in addition to Green Onion Pancake - pass on this version as it is too thick and not too many green onions. The other items were good. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - S06. Boiled Pork & Chive Dumplings (10pcs) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm trying to find dim sum places in SF that have good vegetarian options and this is one of them! They have tons of options for vegetarians which is great, so you can enjoy a variety of food. When I went I tried the vegetarian chow mein, green onion pancakes, green beans, and vegetarian pot stickers. I thought the chow mein and green beans were my favorite part of the meal. I also really enjoyed the green tea that comes with the meal! Service is nice and fast, but I did come on a Friday night and had to wait for a table so be wary they can get busy! Overall great place in the sunset! read more

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Yes yes yes!! Must try for authentic Shanghainese dishes! You get so much food for the price too; great lunch combo options and dinner dishes to share family style. Clean and no frills type of ambiance, but still super cozy. I loved Dumpling Kitchen so much that I went back the next day to get take out for my family to try. The Shanghainese stir fry noodles and pan fried baos are to die for. Chili wontons here are huge and have a bit more of a mala taste, with numbing chili and a creamier peanut butter sauce. The service is also super friendly, they are positive, efficient and attentive even during their busy rushes. read more

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My bf and I are staying in the area for the fourth and decided to try this place. Got sat immediately, outstanding service, and more than amazing food! Holy moly!!!!! TEN OUT OF TEN We got the salt and pepper fish Chili oil wontons Steamed pork baos Pea greens with garlic read more

Although one of the many dumpling spots on Taraval, this one stands out with their amazing Shanghai-style Pan-fried Pork Buns!! Also known as sheng jian bao, these have a crispy bottom, soft and pillowy top, with a juicy, meaty filling - this is a must order. I always see it at every table. Another favorite is the Shanghai-style Steamed Sticky Rice Shumai. Mushroom sticky rice wrapped with shumai skin, this is a small umami bomb with great play of textures. Beef Shank and Tripe in Chili Oil and Wontons in Chili Oil are also great if you like spicy. Both are tossed in chili oil but neither was overwhelming spicy and numbing. Other dishes I typically like to order are the Dan Dan Noodles, Beijing-Style Noodles in Black Bean Sauce, Shanghai-style Steamed Pork Dumplings (or pork xiao long bao, XLB), Potsickers - all of which are solid but more ordinary. Service is good. Our waiter spoke English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. They offer a discount for paying in cash. read more

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I really enjoyed this restaurant. Food: 5/5 (dishes came out quickly) Quality and taste: 5/5 (very tasty and nicely prepared. Portions are generous) Service: 5/5 (quick) Ambiance: 4/5 (clean, not too big of a restaurant and tables are close together). Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Parking can be tough, street parking. Favorites: Chinese broccoli, wonton in chili oil, Shanghai style pan fried pork dumpling, soup dumpling, pork buns and beef chow fun. I'm from Hawaii and our group really enjoyed the food and service here. I would pay this restaurant a visit if we return to San Fran. read more

Don't bother coming in here at peak hours unless you enjoy waiting endlessly as bag after bag of take-out is carried past you to the crowd of gig-economy 'entrepreneurs' at the front, which is obviously where the focus of this place lies these days. When you finally get served (we had to threaten to leave if our entrees didn't arrive within the next five minutes), you may regret ever having come here: the quality suffers as much as the service under the rush to get food out of the door as opposed to the tables. read more

For a new place like this, I will go a couple of times to try different things before writing a review. Both of my visits were during the dinner hour on a weekday. Both times required a sign in and a wait because the restaurant isn't that big. Both times it was during the soft opening. First visit we ordered the pork chop over rice (excellent), the scallion pancake (excellent), the string beans (excellent) and the supreme XLB (good). Second visit, the supreme XLB (good), chicken and beef soup (YUM), the dan dan mein (excellent) and the stir fried veg with garlic (excellent). You might find it odd, dear reader, that the XLB, which this place is supposed to be known for, gets a "good". During both visits, the XLB could be described as lukewarm. I've always had XLB when the soup inside was hot and you had to nibble at the skin to get the soup to fall into the spoon and you had to slurp it. That's a small nit. A larger nit was that the majority of the waitstaff seemed to be learning as they were going. During my second visit, orders were missed and dishes (the dish for the vinegar and bamboo shoots) were missing. As the staff gets more experience, they'll get better. On the other hand, during my first visit, our server Fiona was on top of everything. She anticipated our needs, took great care of us and didn't have to stop and ask how everything was every 5 minutes. Excellent service that visit. Once the soft opening period ends and the waitstaff get more comfortable with their roles, this could be one of the reasons to go to Stonestown. For a good meal. read more

Highly recommend their Shanghai style steamed pork dumplings (XLB) and the pan- fried pork buns (s05). We also liked the cucumber salad and their dry braised string beans. We were seated within 5m and the service was awesome. Hot tea is welcome for the San Francisco weather :) read more

I used to really enjoy coming here, but this time was genuinely disappointing and honestly kind of sad. I don't expect amazing service, but I always looked forward to a good, satisfying meal here. I ordered three dishes: fried rice, pan-fried dumplings, and salted egg custard buns. I was dining alone, and it took 30 minutes just to get the fried rice. Then another 30 minutes passed with no update, so I asked about the rest of my order. Strangely, the next thing to come out was the salted egg custard buns, usually served as dessert, so that didn't make much sense. By the time I got to them, they were cold. Worse, the staff walked away before I could even ask about the dumplings. It took another 15 minutes before I could get someone's attention again, and even then it was only because another table helped flag them down for me. When I asked about the dumplings, they just said they were "too busy" and they were coming. What was especially frustrating is that a table that came in after me and ordered after I'd already asked got their dumplings at the same time I finally did. I'm pretty sure my order was either given away or just forgotten. To top it all off, I had to ask three times for the check and takeout boxes because at that point, I just wanted to leave. The staff ignored me until another table told them I was trying to pay. They brought me only two boxes for all three dishes, while the other table nearby got five boxes for a similar amount of food. When I tried to ask for more, I was ignored again. So I ended up getting them myself. It felt really uncomfortable and, honestly, a little humiliating to be treated that way. I left hungry, frustrated, and disappointed. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Saturday afternoon with two of my friends where we waited a few minutes without reservations before we were seated. Food came out in a timely manner and everything was delicious as always. Place can get a bit loud as it gets busy but we were all able to hear ourselves. They do take credit cards. * Wontons in Chili Oil $12.80 * Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings $13.80 * Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns $12.80 * Pea Sprouts w/ Garlic $18.80 * Steamed Vegetarian Gow $12.80 read more

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