I don't live in the city but I've had to come up here every day because my wife had been transferred to a hospital in San Francisco. She went through a spell of being terribly nauseaus and only certain foods could be kept down. She's a fan of dumplings so we found this place on door dash and tried it. The Wagyu XLB is one of the best things I've ever eaten. And no that's not hyperbole.Everything we had from this place was great but those specific dumplings were amazing. My wife also was a big fan. She had the vegetable dumplings and not only was able to keep it down with her nausea, but would also get it again and she is a picky eater. The worst thing we ate there is something I would descriebe as "good but I don't need it again." I won't name the item because it really wasn't bad at all, it was just outshined by everything else. I have since recommened thist o a few different doctors and nurses at her hospital and two have reported back to us that they loved it as well. In fact one nurse's wife now wants Dumpling Time at least once a week. When I die, if the Wagyu XLB is the last thing I eat, it would not be a wasted life. read more

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i was in san francisco for a one-day work trip, and once the day wrapped, we all went out to eat. i was genuinely excited to partake in dumplings because... it's san francisco. you kind of expect a moment. unfortunately, dumpling time was incredibly underwhelming. lots of bland. i understand not every meal is going to be a home run, but wow, this was aggressively average. eating on the company's dime makes it sting a little less (our ceo would absolutely hate to hear this happened, lol), but still. the shrimp toast was truly interesting and delicious. the clear standout in my mind. the wagyu truffle gyoza though... truffle who? flavor where? very much lacking, especially for something that sounds so promising. the tom kha soup dumplings were also shockingly bland, which was the most disappointing part for me. the ambiance itself was laid back, which i did appreciate. overall: sad. not terrible, just forgettable. which somehow feels worse when you're expecting something special in sf. read more

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When we dined, it seemed like they were only seating people outside. They had a large patio with lots of plants. Service was fine, but occasionally forgetful/inattentive. We ordered the following: XLB Combo, Eggplant Bao (seared), and Chili Pork Dumplings (soup style). It was interesting trying the variety of flavors of their XLB, and while it was unique, I can't say I'd go for it again. The Pho and Tom Yum flavors in particular made me want to go have the actual soups rather than those tiny bites of dumplings. The other items were decent, but none stood out as a reason to return. While it was nice to try once, with so many dining options in SF, I don't see myself returning. read more

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We sat indoors on a Thursday after work. They didn't really have too many patrons, which was an early sign that this place might've gone down hill. Ordered: Green beans, Sampler XLB, har gow, shiu mai, and scallion noodles. Not exaggerating when I say you couldn't pay me to eat these again. Low quality execution, some items were bland (greens beans, scallion noodles), others were kind of gross (xlb). If you're accustomed to good Chinese food you'll be very disappointed. If you're not, it might be just okay. Dumpling time was good a few years ago but sadly have gone downhill and there's seemingly no pride or quality in what they make anymore. The atmosphere was also chaotic, with lots of banging and loud chatting from the kitchen and service area. If you want a peaceful meal it might be better to sit outside. read more

The Xiao Long Bao here are very unique such as the Tom Yum, Pho, Kimchi, and Wagyu. All the Xiao Long Bao were very tasty and the broth inside was flavorful. The Pho XLB had bean sprouts, cilantro, and lime on the side to compliment the flavor of pho. The Kimchi XLB was served with a side of kimchi. The Wagyu had a piece of edible gold on top which provided an elegant presentation. The Tom Yum was my favorite as the broth was yummy and tasted like Tom Yum soup! Service was good as the employees were helpful and friendly. There is ample outdoor seating with heaters so it is a nice area to eat and enjoy the outdoors. read more

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Came here on a Saturday at 5PM to have an early birthday day dinner. There were lots of street parking around and we got inside quickly. We ordered a bit of everything to share and everything came out fast. It wasn't busy at all and I like that they played kpop on the tv. We got the green beans, chili pork dumplings, 10 piece xlb combo, scallion noodles, pork gyoza, shrimp fried rice and chocolate xlb. Everything was pretty good and flavorful. My favorite had to be the scallion noodles then the spicy pork dumplings and shrimp fried rice. For the XLB combo, my favorite was definitely the pho xlb and my friends really enjoyed the kimchi xlb :) The chocolate xlb was a bit hard to eat and the chocolate oozes out easily. I love how generous they are with the chocolate yum! Would definitely come back :) read more

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absolutely delicious We love coming here, sitting outside when the sunny day. All the dim sum is really fresh made in house. We always order too much. read more

Dumpling Time - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped in for a quick Saturday dim sum. We enjoyed a number of dishes including the Beijing noodles, green beans, BBQ pork bao, pork XLBs, har gaw, siu mai, and veggie xi'an dumplings. Everything hit the spot with the xi'an dumplings, fluffy bao, and green beans being the favorites. Service was warm and efficient. The place itself is family friendly, fairly large with many indoor and outdoor tables. Recommend stopping by if you are in the area, and craving dim sum. read more

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I am a sucker for a good cucumber salad and they have one. Lots of vinegar with a touch of spicy pepper. They also have a nice bao, vegetable dumpling and chicken wings. We were seating quickly and our order taken promptly. They gave us a nice carafe of water. We like to stay hydrated! They checked on us several times to make sure we did not need anything. Everyone was very pleasant and chatty. The vibe was great also. Look forward to returning! read more

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Great takeout spot. Food was delicious and spicy. Big fan of the oyster mushrooms and pork buns. Service was great, super easy to pick up my takeout order. Ambiance seemed fun and vibey inside. Decorated well. read more

Dumpling Time - dessert Trio Buns (V) - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Their vegan menu is sorta disappointing because all the protein was covered in egg. Everything kinda lacked flavor but the staff was so kind and nice! read more

Our go to spot before Warriors games and Broadway plays in the city. We love all the options and it is great for family sharing or for large groups. read more

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I was in the neighborhood so I walked around and found this place for a late lunch. They have a huge patio, which I imagine could get lively, especially with large crowds. Nice menu with photos were presented and I opted for the pickled cucumbers (crisp and refreshing w/tangy bite) & large juicy lamb dumplings, which were presented under a radish topping. Overall, a very satisfying meal and nice service. Their interior is quite large as well! read more

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Not sure how or why but they managed to ruin this place with menu changes. It used to be an event coming here and now it's just average. My kids got BBQ pork bao (steamed and fried version) and XLB (soup dumplings).They said it was okay but not nearly as good as in the past. My two favorite things, the fried tofu and the green salad have been changed or removed from the menu. This is not a great spot for gluten free folks, (I know we are at a dumpling restaurant but many similar places have many more GF options.) I had cucumbers and broccolini, both of which were good but not a meal. (There was one entree, fried rice but it didn't sound great from the description.) At least they clearly label the GF and vegan options on the menu, which eliminates the guess work). read more

Hate to do this, but wow this place just isn't the same. Everything tasted oily with mediocre flavor. This was my first visit after a few years of being gone from the city. I hyped this place up to friends and family and left embarrassed by my own suggestion that I was initially so confident with. I always talked about dumpling time with such reminiscence when I talked about SF. I tried the pho XLB dumplings, the meat was gross - green beans and spicy pork dumplings were so oily they were barely edible. Service was decent and the food came out fast. But I don't think I can recommend this place anymore. Around COVID this was the bees knees. Huge lines. Amazing quality. No more. read more

Dumpling Time - dumplings, noodles, green beans! - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming here for years, and it's disappointing to say this will probably be my last visit. The food is tasty, the patio is great, and the staff has always been cool and welcoming. That part hasn't changed. What has changed is the pricing, and not in a good way. It's now almost double what you'd pay for a comparable dumpling spot in the Mission District. Portions have quietly gotten smaller at the same price, while "regular" portions have increased in price. That's not inflation that's nickel-and-diming loyal customers. On top of that, there's a mandatory 6% "living wage" charge clearly stated on the menu that it does not go to the service staff. If you're going to charge more, just reflect the true prices honestly. Adding fees that don't even support the staff feels misleading and, frankly, scammy. I don't mind paying for good food. I do mind feeling taken advantage of. After years of coming here, it's time to stop. read more

Dumpling Time - Scammy fees - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great casual dumpling spot! As a pescatarian I appreciate the seafood options for dumplings/xlb. For the steamed dumplings, ask for the hot and spicy option - the broth was very flavorful and great to dip some shrimp toast in. Scallion noodles were so-so and the shrimp toast was pretty average/smaller than I remember. Lobster siu mai was good! read more

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This is my first time coming to the original location after visiting the Thrive City location many times. Ironically, I came here before going to an event at the Chase Center. One big difference I notice about this location was the price here was much cheaper. Variety XLB (5/5): I recommend this if you want to try a variety of the XLB. They have 10 pieces with 2 of each flavor (Tom Yum, Pho, Kimchi, OG) I really like the pho one. Potato Gyoza (4/5): This gyoza is filled with curry potatoes. I thought the potatoes had a mash potato texture. The curry part was great though. Definitely a unique try. Pork chili wontons (3/5); A bit dry for my taste. It could use some more sauce. Shrimp toast (5/5): Even though I'm allergic, this is my must get. It was crunchy and the shrimp was soft. Perfect balance! Fried rice (3/5): Simple and typical. Nothing too crazy about it. Overall, if there's no Chase center event, I'd rather go here. read more

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Dumplings: There is something so magical about them that every part of the world has their own take on it. Take Russian Pelmeni or Varenniki, Polish Pierogi, Italian Gnocchi or of course, the most famous of them all, the Chinese dumplings. Dumpling Time specializes in the latter. With a vast patio and a pleasant interior area, this is a more contemporary take on the dumpling shops found in Chinatown, yet the execution is absolutely there. Ran by Kash Feng, known for several Michelin starred restaurants, this is a slight twist on traditional dumplings without deviating too heavily from tradition. Soup dumplings are served cleverly in aluminum trays to help the liquid stay in them. Some might debate if this approach is right, as there is something to the art of picking up a trayless soup dumpling without letting it spill out. But, the approach at Dumpling Time makes life easier and the dumplings are delicious. Their boiled dumplings are no worse, presenting a great balance of savory flavors and spices. People working here are conversational, kind and attentive. Thus, in a dumpling dense town like San Francisco, Dumpling time holds its own. read more

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Extremely disappointed. I haven't been here in over 5 years and I used to absolutely love this place when I lived in the bay. The quality of this place went completely downhill. I personally would never come back. Their menu is really different, they don't do the legendary king xlb anymore which is a total bummer. Their dough is a lot thicker (and colorful) than it used to be. They added some non traditional flavors, that I don't think are executed well. They expanded a bit since the last time I was here, but we came for a Saturday night dinner and they had a lot of open tables. When I used to come here the wait used to be over an hour. * definitely stay away from the dumplings soup, the dumplings are not good and the hot & sour soup is not hot & sour soup... read more

Dumpling Time - Wagyu XLB Tom Yum XLB - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decided to look for some warm chinese food before going to some evening events in SF and ended up trying Dumpling Time! the restaurant was super cute and modern, with a nice interior and a large patio outside with heated lamps. service was great - our waiter was very attentive. the lamb dumplings were my favorite - they were juicy and much different from your typical pork dumplings. the tom yum xlb was also a nice twist on a classic. the wood ear mushrooms were quite savory. i feel like this meal would slap after a night out. overall would recommend! read more

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We went to dumpling time on a Friday night and was seated right away. We opted to sit outside and it was a decent space! We were happy there were heaters as it was getting cold later into the night. We order pork bao, pork and shrimp siu mai, XLB combo, lobster siu mai, and sesame balls! The sesame balls were HUGE so it can be shared by the group. These dumplings were definitely on the expensive side but the quality was still there imo. There is street parking around the block and should be relatively easy to find a spot if you're going for dinner! read more

Dumpling Time - Pork and shrimp Siu Mai, BBQ Pork Bao, XLB Combo - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for dinner with a friend. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, with heating outside for the cold days. Our first server was nice but it was hard to get his attention. After we got our food, we had a different server who was much more attentive and even joked around with us. Now onto the food: Pork gyoza - 3.5/5 Tasted as expected Tom yum xiao long bao - 5/5 This dish surprised me with how much I enjoyed it. If you're looking for something different to the traditional xiao long bao, I highly recommend this one. Green beans - 2/5 The green beans were not cooked right and tasted like they were still raw but also looked overcooked. The flavor was a bit lacking as well. Bao trio - 4/5 The bread was spongy and the fillings were smooth. The green tea and milk bao had a subtle matcha taste while the filling was sweet. The red bean bao was my least favorite but still enjoyable and I don't really like red bean. The egg custard bun filling tasted just like the custard of a dan tat. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch during the Christmas season. Quickly got a table as so many local San Franciscans fly back to the cities they started from for Christmas. The food is still great after many years at this location and expansion to others. My wife likes it because it tastes like they use higher quality ingredients than some others. I like the variety of pan Asian favorites. Service was effective. Patio dining with street activity obscured is like you're in a private hideout. Like we've stepped into a Bangkok street food spot or something. Check it out! read more

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Yummy! I've been here maybe 5-6 times, and I've tried most everything on the menu. Pictured of my usual dishes down below. * Pork Gyoza are maybe more aptly named pan fried pork dumplings -- honestly, my favorite kind though. Dumpling Time has a fun plating style, where the gyoza are fried into one big blob then flipped over. * The Beijing Noodles have ground pork and a delicious sauce. There are a few strips of veggies -- carrots and cucumber. * I highly recommend the shrimp toast. This is unique to Dumpling Time, as far as I can tell. A little unhealthy, but so delicious. Crispy. Saucy. And tasty. Service is prompt and professional. We once got in and out in 15 minutes, because I needed to get home for a phone call. The waiter said it was the fastest "pit stop" he'd ever seen, haha! read more

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This is a great and convenient spot. I ordered takeout and it was still really good quality! The wood ear mushrooms were the best. Staff and vibe in the restaurant went I went to pick it up was also fun! read more

Watching Sunday football and feeling lazy. Checked my In-Kind app (best kept secret) and saw I could order Dumpling Time delivered. Pork bao, waygu goyza and veggie spring rolls. Brilliant! Top quality, delicious, and totally avoided all junk food temptations. Scarfed almost everything down prior to photo ... read more

Dumpling Time - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Eating in SF is always going to be more expensive because of the rent and stupid heath tax. That's the only reason it's not 5 Stars. In terms of food, the taste, freshness, and quality were excellent. I'm glad i was able to finally try it after having thus bookmarked for years! Atmosphere is great. Cocktail menu sounds good. I'll try it another time when it's girlfriends hang out night. read more

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Honestly a very good place i accidentally happened to come upon when i was in the sf area. Definitely worth going to, great food, great prices and it's very cozy. read more

Delicious! Great atmosphere (warm heaters outdoors). We ordered: - Beef Noodle Soup - BBQ Pork Bao - Chili Pork Dumplings (Soup Style) Hope to come back soon! read more

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I don't go out to eat in the city often bc its expensive af but when i do i always always always come here. its my absolute favorite place to eat, no other soup dumplings compare read more

There are soooooo many dumpling places popping up, and I'm almost sure I've seen this one somewhere else. This particular Dumpling Time was around the corner from my office and I wasn't paying, so why not? The food and service were great, and I love that they support Sumo Fish (given the artwork on their restaurant t-shirts). BB read more

Yummy food. I tried jellyfish for the first time and it was quite tasty! Service is great. The outdoor seating is lovely.

Ambiance 5/5 service: 3/5 Food 3.5. Food was hit or miss - broccolini was delicious and I actually liked the beef noodle soup which we ordered to share but it was under seasoned. The spicy pork dumplings looked like pierogis? And didn't taste that flavorful. The chicken shumai was good but average. I would say the main perks are that it's 1) open late 2) not crazy busy because of its location and 3) got a patio with heaters that accepts dogs. Don't come here expecting the best dumplings of your life but if you're just looking for vibes it's a good time. read more

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I love this place! It's more of an Asian fusion spot, slightly pricey, but the food is always pretty great. Plus, the staff is always friendly and helpful. There's a good amount of seating, both outdoor and indoor. I usually get their shrimp toast, potstickers, and some Beijing noodles. My favorite dish by far is their shrimp toast. It's perfectly crispy and the sauce on top is so so good. Even my boyfriend, who isn't a big fan of shrimp, loves it--I think that just goes to show how good it is! Overall, it's a solid spot with great food and great service. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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Cute little place that has great gluten free options! Came in about 530 on a Wednesday and it was empty - got seated right away and scanned the QR code to order They brought us out waters and asked if any food allergies & offered me tamari - yes please! Found 4 dumpling options, a few veggie options and the turnip cakes so we picked -shrimp dumplings -leek and shrimp dumpling - sesame balls - turnip cakes Shrimp dumplings - oh yes please!! They were soft & juicy, but not too juicy, flavorful and so so good Leek & Shrimp - such a great combo in flavors, was perfect in flavor & texture Sesame buns- crispy & sweet and gooey and really good Turnip cake - not super flavorful, but had nice texture Coming back for sure!! read more

This is the best dumpling place in the city. I love the seafood dumpling, garlic string beans and spicy cucumbers. Mushrooms and shrimp toast are also favorites. Go find your own joyful mouthful! read more

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I LOVE dumpling time. I've only had it delivered (multiple times) for years and finally got to try it fresh! My family makes amazing dumplings so my expectation for dumplings is pretty high, and Dumpling Time consistently delivers :) Chicken Gyoza is my favorite item. 5 pieces come in an order for $10.50. The pieces are all very chubby (filled with minced chicken and wood ear mushrooms), juicy, and overall tasty. Make sure you add some chili oil as you enjoy each bite! Although I gotta say, they used to be folded a bit prettier, and it seems like the wrapping team got a lil lazy now with a very simple fold. Overall still VERY delicious. Must have! Garlicky String Beans are also a must get - also $10.50 Pork Dumplings are pretty pretty legit. There are 6 of them (?) for $11 and they are also lil chunky, you bet each bite is filled with delicious filling, and overall the dumplings sit in a nice chili oil sauce. You don't need to add additional sauce unless you're a chili oil fan like me! In terms of parking - there should be street parking around, you can turn around the corner for more parking. The bathroom line can be a lil crowded (there are two) and overall restaurant is pretty big. There is seating inside and outside (under an enclosed canopy) with beautiful plants which sets a nice ambiance! read more

Ambience and service at this place are good, but that's about it The food looks really good, but the taste is just mediocre. We got the XLB, pork gyoza, and pork dumplings. The spicy chili garlic just tastes like oil. read more

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I've been to both Dumpling Time locations in SF but had not been to this location in several years. After a great meal last week, I'll definitely be back! This location is a more casual vibe than Thrive City but has much easier parking and was very easy for us to get a table. The server offered us a free appetizer- there were two recipes that they were trying out and wanted feedback on. We chose the wonton soup and it was some of the most flavorful wonton soup I've ever eaten. I'd definitely order it in the future. We also got the soup dumplings, lobster siu mai, and vegetable dumplings, with a green tea bun for dessert. I highly recommend all of their dessert buns! The soup dumplings were super juicy. The lobster siu mai was a little too fishy for me. I've also enjoyed the shrimp toast in the past. read more

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