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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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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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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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

I LOVE this place. I have been to both locations several times, and I was so glad when the haight st one opened up near me. The food is excellent every time, and I love how you can order online without waiting for a server. It feels very modern, and minimizes wait times. The food comes out quickly and it is always super fresh and hot. The quality is hard to beat. Everything I've gotten has been delicious every time. I'm a sucker for the crab rolls, along with the pork buns and chicken dumplings. The staff has also been very friendly and polite, and the atmoshere is casual and pleasant. Big big fan. read more

Dumpling Union - Kimchi Fried Rice, Sesame Ball, Chicken Dumplings, Barbecued Pork Bun - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited dumpling union and thought the food is really americanized / not authentic dim sum. Would not recommend. Comparably, dumpling home, dumpling story, or restaurants in Chinatown have much better and authentic food choices! read more

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Stopped in to check this place out as it's new in the neighborhood. We tried 3 dumpling dishes and the string beans. It wasn't busy late on a Saturday night and got seated right away. Service was quick and friendly. Food wasn't so great. We got the 3 flavor dumplings, pork siu mai, and Tom yum XLB. Siu mai and dumplings both tasted bland and fell flat from expectations. There was plenty of filling inside but needed more flavor. The XLB was pretty good and liked the Tom Tom for different flavor but also felt like they could've been juicier. Nothing came with sauce but had bottles of soy, vinegar, and chili oil on the tables. The XLB didn't come with any spoon for the dumplings either. Overall, I'd probably skip coming here again but was happy to check it out. read more

Dumpling Union - Classic Siu Mai, Thai Tom Yum Xiao Long Bao, 3 Flavor Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great decor, fast service, and awesome dumplings. We had the dan dan noodles (huge portion size), some xiao long baos, pot stickers, and scallion pancakes. Everything came out so quickly and was delicious! Loved our time here, will be coming back. read more

Dumpling Union - Thai Tom Yum Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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!

Went into the restaurant which still had the opening banner on Was pleasantly surprised by the variety of food. I ordered oolong tea, potstickers n tan tan noodles. The noodles were so nice, tasted like home made. Spicy but not overly. Pan fried potsticker was also fried to perfection. Only negative was yea was quite weak. This is authentic delicate Chinese cuisine. If you r looking for heavily spiced msg flavored place, go elsewhere. Very clean also. read more

Dank dank dank. Food was absolutely delicious. Probs stands up to the famed Dumpling home if I do say so myself (which I do, it's my Yelp account ‍). Ordered the veggie dumplings, three kind dumplings, green beans and mapo tofu vegetarian style. Everything slapped. The green beans came out first and we're PACKED with flavors. They were hot in temperature which was perfect for the cold day. Seasoned/sauced to perfection, didn't need any additional adders. The mapo tofu had great spice, great portion size and was banging. The dumplings were solid and I def appreciated them more with the soy sauce/chili oil combo. Service staff extremely friendly and accommodating. The place looks like it's already getting packed pretty quickly around dinner time - people must be hearing the good vibes. Only tip would be to have the option to order via the website with vegetarian substitutions built in. I had to verbally ask the staff about editing the order to have no pork. Other than that... chef kiss great! read more

I've had dumpling union twice now -- once the day it opened, for take out, and also last night with my sister and friend. We unnecessarily made reservations here for 5:15 and got a seat right next to the tv, which was great bc the warriors game was on. They have a lot of seating with a very cute upstairs space. We ordered a bottle of wine, pork bao, soup dumplings, noddles, cucumber salad, and wagyu dumplings. Everything was pretty good but surprisingly not as good as I remember it being for take out the first time. I wish i knew the names of the dishes we got but the other two ordered everything and I wasn't really paying attention. The soup dumplings were just okay, they were purple which is my fav color but there was a very strong fragrant spice/after taste to it that I didn't love. The pork bao was solid, hard to mess up. The cucumber salad was delicious and the wagyu dumplings were just OK! Didn't try the noodles, though. Will be back. read more

soup dumplings were ok, skin was too thick. hot & spicy dumplings were nice only with the sauces -- a tad too bland by themselves. dan dan noodles were decent but I feel could use more sauce. read more

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Nice local neighborhood spot to get dumplings! Of course we ordered more than we could eat as they were delicious. Sampler soup dumplings was a must. Classic char siu bao, shui mi and sesame balls did not disappoint. Shrimp puffs were a different style than others I've had. Quite good! read more

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Super nice place for a quick stop to eat! We stayed for only like 45 min and it was perfect. Food came out super quickly and the seafood dumplings were delicious! I loved the dumplings in the soup! There are a good number of booths you can sit in too read more

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Found this restaurant on yelp and I'm glad we tried it. The food is reaaaaally good. The service excellent, we got there close to closing time and our waiter(lovely lady, very friendly) took our order, suggested a couple of dishes, and told us not to worry about rushing to eat fast. Not one dish we did not like. The place is modern and nicely decorated. read more

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Good value, and very tasty. I met a friend and we shared Hot and Sour soup (generous bowl that can feed 4-6), pot stickers, soup dumplings, pork dim sum...and I think that's it. Was plenty for 2 people, and everything was hot and fresh when delivered. Insides were tasty, everything was satisfying. I got a pot of green tea, she got some herbal tea. Ambiance is nice service good. Would certainly go back or do pickup since they're local. read more

New Dumpling place in the lower Haight. I ordered take out and it was done in 15 min for lunch. The soup dumplings were really good, I got the shrimp/pork and they came in little aluminum containers so the juice didn't spill out before I got home. The red chili sauce and the vinegar were sooo good to dip in. The BBQ pork buns were good too, though a bit bready. The regular pork dumplings were just ok. read more

Dumpling Union - Union Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Opened up in my hood so I checked them out. The beef soup looked the most interesting and it was really good minus the noodles. Would have been way better with handmade noodles. The soup dumplings were nothing to write home about. Got the combo. The purple tasted the best but I don't know which flavor that was. They came in the metal tins which I think is cheating. A few of them ripped while trying to remove them from the tins. I also asked for ginger and vinegar and rather than saying ok, they make a fuss about how they don't normally provide it but can make some if I want. Which I did. I'll be back and will try some more items. It kinda met my reduced expectations. They have room for improvement and possibly to get worse. Will see... read more

Dumpling Union - Beef noodle soup - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Tried this spot for the first and last time. Ordered the spicy xiao soup dump. 10-15 mins later the server asks- you ordered spicy dumps right? They must have forgot. Took another 10-15. Mind you the place had like 4 tables seated. Dumps come and they are not spicy- barely I guess. They are bland. Lame that I had to self serve myself water as well. Food here looks whack. read more

I ordered the zucchini salad, chicken chow mein, and the spicy pork Xiao long bao. They didn't even offer me a soup spoon for the dumplings. The zucchini salad and chow mein were good, but I can get those at pretty much any restaurant. For a place with dumpling in the name, they were very average. I would skip it. read more

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By far the best Beef Noodle Soup & Dan Dan Noodles I could find in the city, and dumplings were top notch too! If you care about al dente in the noodles and dumpling skins, don't sleep on this place. The beef noodle broth was rich, and the Dan Dan noodles were coated in a super floral, fragrant chili crisp. There is never a wait here, and I honestly don't understand why this spot isn't mobbed like Dumpling Home. read more

Best Chinese in SF. Terrific service. We got some soup dumplings, scallion pancake which was perfect and not greasy, bbq pork buns, and wonton soup. I would order all of these again, but next time I will definitely try other items because I am sure so many are delicious! read more

SO amazing. Everything was delicious. We loved the tom yum XLB and sichuan noodles. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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I dont usually write bad reviews. But first time coming in here for lunch. Food was pretty good. But, very unfriendly waiter.. doesnt say thank or say goodbye. Doesnt seem interested in your question, brushes off wrongly on you. Not returning. read more

Standard spot, with great plating. We got their xlb (they don't provide soup spoons) some fried noodles and the green beans.

Best wonton soup in the city!! It's family sized and we still get one per person. It has healing powers, truly. read more

Dumpling Union - Wonton soup, Pork Dumpling, pork Xiao long bao - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best service. always easy to get a table. The dan dan noodles, beef noodle soup, and green beans are excellent. I love QR code system when ordering and paying as well. Seamless. Only thing they're missing is pan fried dumplings. I personally think this is a better value than Dumpling Home. read more

Was going to write this after eating but life got busy. This is their 2nd location (first is located on Union Street). We ordered the xiao long bao (of course!) and it was good. We order the zucchini and shrimp xiao long bao, maybe its a new item or an updated item that can be found at both location, but it was good. Our fave tho is still their Thai Tom Yum XLB. We gave this location's Beijing Fried Sauce Noodle a shot and what the waitress recommended to us was to add have the sauce first and if we felt we needed more THEN add more and that was a good recommendation otherwise it would be a bit too sauce heavy and salty. Overall another good meal we enjoyed. Note: we went on a not so busy weekend but we parked 2-3 blocks away after driving around 1x, so it wasn't bad. read more

All of the dishes were delicious! My favorite one was definitely the stir fried garlic string beans. The service was great and they brought out the food efficiently. The interior was cute and I'd definitely go back. read more

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Stumbled upon this new place in the Haight area and was very happy I decided to try it! Got seated right away on a weeknight and ordered the beef noodle soup and it was absolutely delicious. One of the best I've had in the city, beef is super tender, soup is flavorful, lots of noodles, and comes with bok choy. Would love to come again and try other items on their menu! read more

Dumpling Union - Beef noodle soup - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's just boring. We ordered the wagyu beef dumplings, chili oil dumplings (they call them Szechuan dumpling), and dan dan noodles to go. The dumpling skins themselves were fine but everything else has no flavor and just isn't worth the price. The actual dumplings had less flavor than the dumpling you can buy at Ranch 99 or Marina but the actual skin is better. For both the wagyu and chili oil dumpling I ended up adding my own chili oil because it was just so boring. They also skimp out on the sauce they give you and it barely covers the food you're given. This was the story with the dan dan noodles that felt like I was eating plain noodles with a hint of flavor. I've had a lot of Szechuan food and dumplings around the Bay and these are up there with the worst I've had. That might be a bit of hyperbole because I haven't had dumpling at poorly rated restaurants but, I would much rather spend a fraction of the money on a place in Chinatown where I know I'll get flavor. The packaging was nice though and they did separate the sauce from the food so that way it wouldn't get soggy. Avoid spending your money here and being disappointed. read more

Came to pick up a quick meal of potstickers for a late Friday lunch, and was pleased to receive my food within 7 minutes of ordering! The potstickers were large, flavorful, and juicy with a nice chili oil on the side. Interior of the place looks super cute and modern too! read more

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

Ambiance is very modern and interesting contrast with the the logo of dumpling union. Food is fusion dimsum and a bit pricey but the main dishes were good. Mapo tofu was not too spicy for local palette. Beef pie was a northern Chinese dish with pounded beef and refreshing. Kind of also similar to northern Indian Keema that's grounded, which is interesting given the distance read more

Outstanding lunch at Dumpling Union today in it's Lower Haight location. BBQ Pork Buns, Shu Mei and dumplings in a spicy sauce. All extremely fresh and delicious. The restaurant is new and looks great. The staff is wonderful and very attentive and helpful. Highly recommended! read more

Very good restaurant go here now Yummy food Good staff Nice place Definitely coming back read more

This is my new go to place in the Lower Haight for quick and high quality food. They have a nice variety on their menu and the staff is attentive. I'm glad to see something opened in this space after Covid. The decor is light and fun, the dumplings are awesome, and the quality is top tier. It's a bit on the higher price for dumplings but they make up for it with the quality of ingredients that they use. read more

I happened upon this restaurant for lunch with my daughter today, and we were extremely grateful for our good fortune. It's delicious!

Visited during lunch on a weekday. Everything in general lacked flavor, but the most flavorful items were very five spice forward (which I personally am not a fan of). We ordered the dan dan noodles, wagyu dumplings, combo XLB, and the cucumber salad. I like slightly blander food but this was too bland for me. We resorted to adding our dumpling dipping sauce to the dan dan noodles and the cucumber salad. Also the tap water tasted funky and like plastic. The restaurant was generally clean, but there was a weird and strong mildew smell in the space. Considering the prices and lack of flavor, I would much rather go to Dumpling Home. The server was kind, but didn't check up on us even though we were the only people in the restaurant. read more