Spacious, neighborhood dumpling restaurant with excellent service and yummy Chinese food. I got the seaweed salad, wagyu dumplings and xiao long bao. The seaweed salad had the perfect amount of sesame oil and crunchiness- super satisfying to eat. I loved the wagyu dumplings! The meat was fantastic and the dumplings were fresh, steamy and chewy. The xiao long bao stole the show- the broth was savory and the meat filling was compacted with flavor. read more

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Came here for lunch. There was no wait in Tuesday. The menu is a QR code and you order from the app. I ordered Xiao Long Bao -pork, combination fried rice, Mongolian Beef. Mongolian Beef arrived and then 7 minutes later came the rice. Then a bit later the soup dumpling. I asked for black vinegar with ginger. The waiter didn't know so he had to ask but came back with a small dish for just the black vinegar. The beef tasted salty at first. I believe they used a bit much baking soda in the marinate to tenderize the beef. The rice was good with 4 large shrimps with chicken. The atmosphere is open and high ceilings. I had leftover and this Lunch bill was over $53 before tip etc . read more

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The place has a good amount of seating and is fairly clean. The service was also very friendly and attentive. However the food was a miss. There are so many better dumpling spots in SF with better tasting and more value dishes. The portions were smaller for what you pay for and the flavors were all over the place. We were in intrigued by the mapo tofu dumplings but it was not executed well. The noodles were also lacked flavor. Overall, pretty disappointed. Not worth trying, there are so many better dumpling places in the city. read more

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Great dumpling place! Loved everything we ordered. Quite a few unique options like tom yum xioa kong bao and mini potstickers. The har gao were huge and delish! read more

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

Came here with some friends very hungry after an exercise class. They did seat us at about 8:35 PM on a Friday. So what I loved were the veggies! The green beans and cucumber salad were excellent! Give these a try. As for the dumplings we tried the prok xlb and kung pao chicken dumplings. They were okay. I think there's a lot better in the city elsewhere. We also tried the egg custard and it was good but not amazing. I think if you are in the area and hungry it's a nice option. But I wouldn't come out of my way. read more

We happen to be in the area and found this place The food is great! Not so salty. Good service Highly recommended! read more

Dumpling Union - Union XLB (6 Pieces)Union, Combination XLB - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The sad irony about being a solitary diner having dim sum on your own is that you can't have much variety. Maybe like one basket. Seems lonely, doesn't it? It's like reading the cooking directions for Soup for One. "Heat it up. Don't heat it up. Who cares? You live alone." That was kinda how I felt randomly walking into this corner spot in the Lower Haight. The menu had a page and a half of dim sum choices. None of them were too adventurous. Presented in sets of eight, six, and four. I decided to go for the $9 Classic Siu Mai because it represented a steamer basket of four stuffed with minced pork, shiitake mushrooms, and shrimp (photo: https://yelp.to/AlATEH7R7q). Pretty yummy since I hadn't had any sort of dumplings since my late fall trip to Hong Kong. Of course that wasn't enough for my ample appetite. You knew it. I knew it. We all knew it. So I ordered the $13 Beef Fried Rice (photo: https://yelp.to/PACsSfG3Wk). Simple. Good. Packed with homestyle flavor with beef, carrot, peas, carrots, corn, green onion, egg, and lettuce. Dare I say it was more satisfying than the siu mai. I'd definitely order it again. There were plenty other temptations, some predictable (Kung Pao Chicken), others less expected (Korean BBQ Beef Ribs). FOOD - 4 stars...dim sum for one is possible, but the beef fried rice was the scene stealer AMBIANCE - 4 stars...more room than you'd expect SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty quick TOTAL - 4 stars...not just a dumpling house RELATED - Exploring the Haight? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YK1e99 read more

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My party of 3 went on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30pm and were seated immediately! There seemed plenty of space, and they also have an upstairs dining area. The service was friendly and attentive. The vibe is friendly and casual. The combination XLB was tasty! I think my favorite was the tom yum. I thought the pan friend dumpling had a nice crunch. The Dan Dan noodles were super chewy. read more

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We loved it. QR code menu. The whole place has a friendly vibe, servers are great. Kind of diner like w/ a few booths. We had combo XLB for variety, Thai Tom Yum (red) was our favorite. And the Union Beef noodle soup was SO good. The broth was rich, the noodles were the right chewiness. We will be back!! Num! read more

i came in around 1pm to order a takeout order & it was ready within 10-15 minutes! - chicken dumpling: has corn in it which adds a nice texture variety without being excessively "crunchy" - sichuan spicy dumpling: same concept/dish as "chili wontons" and is just as good!! note that it does have peanuts though - three flavor dumpling: i loved that in each dumpling you actually got a bite of shrimp in each one. cooked to perfection. this one was my favorite! overall, i loved how each dumpling had a lot of filling inside so you got what you were paying for. the sauces were also a good additional note of flavor to have. read more

Dumpling Union - (left): Chicken Dumpling (center): Sichuan Hot & Spicy Dumplings (right): Three Flavor Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid neighborhood dumpling spot with efficient staff The dumplings and pot stickers were tasty. The noodles were average so I wouldn't go out of my way to order again (not much meat or flavor) Mini potstickers had great flavor, juicy interior with the pan fried bottoms. Pork dumplings were classic and had nice texture too. Went well with the house chili sauce read more

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Came here with a friend and had a reservation and got seated immediately. Good: - The ordering experience was all digital so it was easy to place and order and get the food to your table - I liked the beef noodle soup a lot, the noodles were very chewy and also the flavor of the soup was good and not too salty - The XLB assorted variety was so fun - I liked each one including the spicy one, it wasn't too spicy - The mapo tofu was a surprise hit! I liked how we paired it with rice and how savory it was. - The inside is like a nightclub mixed with a casual diner, it's pretty unique Bad: - Hard to get the servers to come to you, we had to flag them each time to get us something Overall this was a fun casual Chinese dimsum experience, but overall felt like I wouldn't come again since it's pretty far from my stomping grounds and a bit of a journey and trek to get normal food. read more

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We finally got to try his dumpling restaurant on Saturday. I was surprise to find it empty during lunch. There were another couple at a table across the room and the upstairs dining area was closed. We were welcomed in and sat down right away. What we ordered: -Cucumber Salad - very fresh, tasty and love that sesame flavor. -Stir fried green beans - the flavors were good, but I would have loved it even better if it was cooked more and a little charred. It was a little undercooked. -Shrimp Toast - love a good shrimp toast on a doughnut. It was satisfying, but a little too rich. -Mushroom and Fish Dumpling - we got it boiled and wow, we loved it. It was tasty and chewy, not fishy at all. Overall experience was great. Staff were attentive, the restaurant was clean, but maybe next time try not to spray those cleaners near people while they're eating. Would love to come back and try the rest of the items menu and dumplings. read more

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Cosy date night spot or friend catchup - on a midweek cold sf wintery evening we were able to get a seat easily- sat at the balcony area upstairs as it was a little busy and loud downstairs. Casual spot- plenty of seating in a big open spot- open kitchen were they make the dumplings from scratch also (we could see the happenings from our spot at the balcony area) The order service is ordered through phone via barcode and the food comes to your table. Dumplings are always a hit here- we got the veggie potstickers, thai tom yum xlb, and crystal shrimp dumpling, as well as the vegetable egg fried rice. All dishes are great for sharing, quick service once ordered. My favorites were the thai tom yum and crystal shrimp- the fried rice was surprisingly good too for something simple- a good amount of vegetables in it and good portion size. All dumplings filled to brim- not skimpy of fillings. A good weeknight spot to get some warm comforting food. Service was a little less personal- they seemed very busy so don't check in on the table that often, but not really complaining about it- meant no disruptions during our meal and let us sit and chat at the table for a few hours. Good dumplings and a variety on the menu for a good price. read more

Dumpling Union - veggie potstickers, thai tom yum xlb, and crystal shrimp dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

2.5/5 A cute place for more American-style Chinese food! They surprisingly have a lot of space with a 2nd level. Service was nice as well and attentive. My friend and I came on a Wednesday night around 7PM and got seated upstairs immediately. We had the entire 2nd level to ourselves and were pretty happy about it since downstairs had the door open + it was a chilly SF night. You can order via their site. We got: Pan Fried Wagyu Dumplings (2/5) - The wrapping was way too much and there were bits that were too hard. Combination XLB (Original 3/5, Spicy 2/5, Tom Yum 1.5/5) - I was intrigued by the different colored XLBs. The original was best tasting but still objectively, a mid XLB. For the Spicy and Tom Yum, the flavor was just off like the Tom Yum did not taste like Tom Yum at all and there was no spiciness in the Spicy XLBs. SiChuan Dan Dan Noodles (3/5) - The best thing that we got! I really enjoyed the noodles itself because some places just give spaghetti but the actual flavor was ok. For sauces, the options were vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil which is pretty standard and shouldn't be hard to mess up but it just didn't hit like the flavors of each thing just didn't match up with the dumplings. Overall, flavor was lacking for me and I would not come back. read more

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THE BIG: Dumpling Union but now in the Lower Haight area of SF! 2 story place, although no one eats upstairs with cutesy decor. Street parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We at here with a couple of friends who we were staying with in SF. The line wasn't bad and managed to snag a booth table. For food, we got the combination xiao long bao, sichuan dan dan noodles, mapo tofu dumplings, string beans, and mini potstickers. The XLBs were great, however the mapo tofu dumplings didn't hit. The tofu was very stringy and was a weird mouth feel. The mini pot stickers were great. Reminded me of meatballs but with starch. We washed it all down with a bottle of soju which was yogurt flavor yumm. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done was around $98 for everything. Food came out fast and is a nice addition to the Lower Haight area of SF! read more

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I've passed by here, 100 times and just never gone in. Finally today, I made it for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. We had the Wagyu dumplings in broth, a side of cucumbers, and the Mapo Tofu. All were excellent but I have to say the broth stood out at some of the best I've had anywhere. Very healthy portions. Definitely will be back. read more

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This place was really nice. Love the decor and cute vibe inside. Our service was excellent - the lady serving us was so sweet and the food was very tasty. We got the mini pot stickers, spicy sichuan dumplings, and sweet and sour chicken. All of it came out very hot and fresh. Will be back!! read more

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3.5 stars I wasn't expecting much but I surprisingly enjoyed my moo shu beef. The wagyu dumpling was disappointing, nothing noticeable compared to a regular dumpling, and too meaty in flavor for me. The Korean short rib was fine (my boyfriend enjoyed it), but I found it not as tender as it could have been. Definitely not a destination dining spot, but not a bad option for affordable takeout on a night you don't feel like cooking. read more

My friend and I were around the area and we wanted a small bite in the afternoon. We shared the following: -Combination XLB (original, tom yum, spicy) - These were good and my favorite was the spicy one, but I felt like they could've had more soup inside. -Shrimp toast - This was perfect for sharing. It is a chinese donut with shrimp and mayo on top. -Fried crab roll - The filling was extremely hot but so delicious. The crispiness of the skin and meltiness of the cream cheese paired so well together. I really enjoyed this. The service was great and our server was attentive. She was so sweet. The restaurant itself is comfortable and cute. If you're in the Haight and want some dumplings, Dumpling Union is a good spot to check out. read more

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Got takeout here and my kids used the restroom. Their restroom was very clean and the staff were very courteous and kind. Steamed dumplings were ready in about 10 min. Very fast! However, the lava steamed buns were not very hot and tasted a little crystallized. Probably would be better if I had eaten inside the restaurant. Decor made me feel like I was in a restaurant in china... read more

The wagyu dumplings so lived up to the hype.. it's not only just $1-2 more expensive than chicken, but the filling is just so moist and tender. The cucumber salad was good and refreshing. And our FAVORITE-- the tan tan noodles were some of the most perfectly Al dente cooked noodles I've had at a Chinese restaurant. The sauce was also not too spicy but a perfect balance. The server was so sweet, she refilled water without us needing to ask, and would refill our cups and take away empty dishes without seeming too forceful but just friendly. Her lively energy was so fun to see as she flitted from table to table with her warm demeanor. The ambiance is bright and fun, you can tell the owner put work into making it a hospitable place. This place is now in my bookmarks and I can't wait to go back! read more

Dumpling Union - Wagyu Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I cannot believe I've been across the street so many times without stopping here. The staff was so sweet when we came in and very attentive. We ordered our drinks (which came out quickly), and then our food. We love a variety of dumplings so that was perfect, especially for a reasonable price. The place was clean and relaxing, and I cannot wait to come back. read more

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A bit overpriced imo, but the food is quite good! The interior is also clean and nicely decorated, so it's a good spot to come to with friends. I got the beef noodle soup ($16) which came with tender beef chunks and bok choy. The noodles were chewy and broth surprisingly flavorful! I love adding a splash of vinegar to them :) The server was super sweet, and she was the only one working. You can order using a QR code menu. read more

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Good spot for dumplings in Haight! My friend and I came for dinner around 5 pm on Monday, right when they opened, and it was pretty empty for the first hour we were there. It started getting a bit busier around 6. The space is bright and airy with two floors of seating. You scan the QR code for the menu and order via the website, though you pay at the end of the meal and not through the site. If there's any customization you want to make to a dish, you have to tell the server as there's no option to enter comments on the site. We shared three items: Tom yum XLB ($11 for 6) - the XLB itself was good, but I didn't really taste the tom yum flavor in the soup. I loved the red color of the dumplings though! Beef noodle soup ($16) - delicious! The beef and the broth were both very flavorful Beef pie ($15) - this was also really good, though I found it a tiny bit on the bland side Overall I thought the food was pretty good here, and I'm happy to see a dumpling spot open in this area! We spent ~$25 pp after tax and tip and left happy and stuffed. read more

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This was a spacious and welcoming spot with some nice festive (but not overwhelming) bright blue lighting. My favorite items were the Barbecued Pork Buns (for their great balance of pork and dough) and the Scallion Pancake (thick, crispy, and not too oily). I didn't enjoy the Combination Xiao Long Bao as much, as they weren't as juicy as I expected and I felt the special flavors (Tom Yum, spicy) weren't very pronounced. We also ordered the Pork Dumplings and Condensed Milk & Fried Buns. We dined during a sparser time, so service was pretty quick and efficient, especially when ordering through the QR code provided at the table. read more

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A great option for dumplings on haight st! We came here for an early dinner, and the place was pretty empty. We sat at a booth and were able to order on our phones via a QR code. For food, we got the pork dumplings (with cabbage and onion), combination XLB, scallion pancake, condensed milk buns, and barbecue pork buns. I especially enjoyed the filling of the pork dumplings. I'd pass on the combination XLB. While the XLB filling was tasty, there wasn't a ton of soup, and I couldn't tell a huge difference between the different flavors. The barbecue pork buns and condensed milk buns were both very tasty, though you can't really do those wrong! The scallion pancake was crispy and not too oily, which I liked. I also loved their chili oil. We also got a pot of chrysanthemum tea to pair with our meal. The interior is pretty modern and polished. The vibe was a bit more trendy/Americanized, though the food itself still felt authentic to me. Our waitress was welcoming and attentive. The pricepoint was average for this area, and this spot seems popular for takeout. read more

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3 Dumplings: !(óuó)! Shredded Zucchini: \('0')/*~ Shrimp Toast: (*^*)b Service: *****!! order from QR code Ambiance: I like neon wing!!! so good so filling wish i had more tummy room. read more

Dumpling Union - Three Flavor Dumplings, Cold Zucchini Shreds, Shrimp Toast - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here with my friend for dinner around 5 pm on a Monday evening. This place has a very cute and a warm ambience. It wasn't very busy when we came but started getting packed an hour later. Me and my friend shared three items - Tom Yum XLB- I really liked this dish, specially the flavour of the soup. Loved the beautiful presentation of the dumplings. Beef Pie- Had this for the first time and I really liked it, it was crispy and flavourful. Beef Noodle Soup- my favourite dish out of all the three dishes, the flavour of the broth was great and even the beef was delicious. Overall I enjoyed the food here and it's quite affordable too, would be coming back again for a hearty meal. read more

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This is my second time here and I really enjoyed everything we ordered: Dan Dan noodles (they weren't spicy at all) Vegetarian Dan Dan noodles (mushrooms) Classic potstickers Three flavor dumplings, pan fried I love how their noodles were perfectly al dente and I liked their dumpling dipping sauce too. read more

Dumpling Union - Three flavor dumplings, pan fried - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Tried this after watching some dogs in Duboce Park. Conveniently located at the edge of the Haight an the edge of Castro. A large menu of made-to-order dim sum, so everything is fresh when it gets to your table. Classic Pot Stickers: These are indeed classic. Crispy flat bottom and doughy everywhere else. The filling was just pork and veggies. Nothing novel or innovative, but very classic. Thai Tom Yum XLB: Tasted like a regular Xiao Long Bao, to be honest. Nothing wrong with that since I love the soup (i.e. liquid pork fat goodness) and the porky meatball inside. Kinda wish they offered the vinegar and fresh ginger strands with this to help cut the richness. Shrimp Toast: Love how crispy and full of flavor this is. Like a Chinese doughnut, but with a nice vein of ground shrimp in the middle. Plus that creamy mayo sauce on top is the perfect pairing. Sichuan Hot & Spicy Dumplings: A group favorite at the table. The spicy and slightly numbing Sichuan sauce was a great way to liven up the little dumpling. Pairs great against all the doughy wrapper. The sauce was so good I actually used the leftovers on a potsticker! Fried Crab Roll: Like a crab rangoon, but in a fried spring roll wrapper. I kinda liked this format more because the dough was lighter and less greasy. Also, felt like you got more creamy filing. Beef Chow Mein: A standard. Not dim sum, but who doesn't love a little noodles? Fresh veggies and a decent amount of beef. read more

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Pretty decent and tasty spot. My expectations were low on this place but everything tasted better than I thought. Decor inside was very nice and reminded me of Tim Ho Wan in Las Vegas. Plating matched the seats. My favorite was the shrimp toast. XLB we're good and hot. Wasn't the best but not bad at all. Dumplings were decent too. I would come again to try different items on the menu. read more

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Came here a few nights ago with a few friends and was pleasantly surprised! Given the abundance of dumpling spots in SF, I came in with an open mind but everything was very solid. We got the Tan Tan noodles, mini pan fried potstickers, steamed dumplings, cucumber salad, and some XLBs of course. The noodles were really good, and the XLBs and steamed dumplings were solid. I wish the mini pan fried potstickers were a bit more crispy but they were pretty good too and I think it had some soup inside too (or was just very juicy). The ambiance was very casual and I would definitely recommend! read more

So excited about this new addition to the Haight neighborhood! Dumpling Union is a spacious and chic new dim sum spot with an extensive menu that it'll be hard not to splurge on. - Spicy XLB: I'm not usually the biggest fan of pork, but my friend and I both LOVED these. These are pretty little purple XLBs filled with pork and spicy broth -- cooked to perfection (and they don't stick on the little tray!) - Green Beans: SO satisfying with the fried garlic and shallots. I literally couldn't stop munching on these. Perfect to share! - Barbecue Pork Buns: Soft on the outside, sweet and meaty on the inside. A pretty solid bun! - Classic Potstickers: Also a solid option -- the potsticker is firm and slightly crispy, with juicy pork on the inside. Ordering is done via app but the check is physical. Service was super attentive, clearing our plates quickly and refilling our water. I'm a huge fan of the interior decor, utensils, and even the custom bill holder. Everything about this place is so cute! Would love to visit again to get some more of those XLBs. read more

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3.5 stars rounded up Once again, wanted to love this place. The things that it has going for it: - pricing. Honestly, for the lower haight area, the food here feels reasonably priced for a city! the portions are also pretty good so was pleased to say that - service. the service was extremely quick and the waiter did a good job of asking what we wanted. the food honestly was okay, doesn't feel super authentic and I think dumpling home and dumpling house are more worth it. we got - spicy shao mai -- okay, the quality of the meat was pretty strong, could benefit from more rice wine or something - fish and mushroom dumpling -- alright, extremely fishy - spicy wontons -- just okay, I think the sauce could be stronger. there was a hint of mala that was good but could be better read more

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

This is honestly my boyf & I's fav local dumpling spot! The portions are always generous and everything is super tasty. The few times we've been here we always order the Pork Steamed Soup XLBs, Stir Fried String Beans, & Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles - they are so good, it never fails. We've also recently tried their Mapo Tofu & Classic Pot Stickers - and again, these were so tasty and LARGE in portion. One note: we did try the spicy pork XLBs and they are not bad, BUT we felt that the seasoning was a bit too salty, rather than spicy, and there wasn't any soup really (just our personal opinion lol). Overall, the vibe is very casual and the service is super easy, as you order through the QR code & all the servers are nice. read more

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Welcome dim sum to the haight. They just had their grand opening over the weekend, we've been waiting for the opening so we're happy to try this place out. Sat fairly quickly but once it's ruining normally I'd say you might have a wait. We know they have an upstairs that wasn't open when we arrived. You ordered on a QR code pay after. The place looks great. Even the tableware is beautifully thought over. Everyone was pleasant, service was as quick as can be for first runs. Items we shared: We loved the chow mein. Great flavor, enough portion for either 2 or 1. Szechuan wonton felt like too much chili oil for my liking with not enough outer spice. But plenty inside to give you that numbing Szechuan flavor. Spicy pork dumpling was the star. Great soup taste, perfect dough, great pork flavor, not spicy at all. Wagyu dumpling was our 2nd favorite. Great flavor, dough was steamed and left plain to not take away from other flavors. Soup inside also flavorful. Potstickers not pictured were all evenly fried. Not oily, great crisp. Inside is moist, with great flavor. (6 pieces) Overall, we are coming back and excited to try the other items on the menu. read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood Dumpling Union! We passed by this new restaurant the other day while looking for lunch and was pleasantly surprised to see a new restaurant. The nice lady told us that they weren't open yet but to come back on saturday for their grand opening. It was very busy and a little rough around the edges of course but the food was very very delicious. Highly recommend: Spicy pork xlb Sichuan hot and spicy dumplings Bbq pork bun Three flavored dumplings Pro tips: - Don't get distracted by the ordering ipad, thats for takeout only. Flag down a waiter to get seated. - Scan QR code and order food through your phone I'm sure once the staff gets into the groove, it'll be perfect. Very minor improvements but everything was so affordable for the quality. Imagine better than Din Tai Fung but half the price. read more

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We loved everything. It is a bit pricier than other dim sum spots.. but the sichuan hot & spicy dumplings were a fan favorite followed by the combination baos. It's a nice stroll from Alamo Square, Haight, and Divis. Perfect for a stroll before and after dinner. read more

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The food is so so good, and the staff are very friendly. Excellent location too. Come for the food, stay in the Haight for awesome shopping!