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    4.0 (347 reviews)
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    Pan Fried Dumplings
    Mariah K.

    If you're shopping in China Town, this is the place to stop to eat! My family used to always go to Bundt a couple doors down but it closed. We found this place on Yelp and we really enjoyed it. The food was so delicious. We got the scallion pancakes, green beans, cucumber salad, pan friend noodles, tan tan noodles, and xiaolongbao. We also ordered a pot of the oolong tea which was presented over a candle, the attention to detail was great and presentation of all of the dishes was gorgeous. The price point was not bad at all either. We went around 1:40 and it wasn't too crowded. Service was great, food was hot and delicious and the decor is beautiful. It's very clean inside as well. We will definitely be back! My ONLY gripe is that they didn't have the black vinegar and shredded ginger for the xiaolongbao. Other than that, truly a 10/10 restaurant for us!

    Pan-fried pork bao
    Ben K.

    We were only in San Fran for a day and my partner demanded that we have dinner in Chinatown! We strolled around until we found Fusion Dumpling, and it was STELLAR! A bit unassuming since the entrance is a bit dark and extended, but once you're into the restaurant, it is inviting, clean, and well-decorated. The staff were very attentive to our needs and helpful at deciding what to order! We shared a bunch of different plates! Crab Puffs were absolutely delish, and I love when crab is included, not just cream cheese. Pork gyoza were a great blend of crispy and chewy, with a delectable filling. The fried rice was savory and unique... definitely not your typical takeout fried rice. The STAR was the Pan Fried Pork Soup Bao, served in an adorable tree platter, it has a chewy, bready exterior and filled with steaming soup filling. Absolutely unique and delicious! So glad we stumbled upon this place and would absolutely return!

    Wagyu cubes with black pepper or black truffle   Was amazing!
    Ashlee S.

    The beer in the window helped us decide to eat here and I'm glad it did. They serve wine sake as well. We had a couple Sapporos. They give you a carafe of water with water glasses. The place was pretty busy when we came for dinner but the wait wasn't very long for our party of three. The inside was very cozy and inviting and for as busy as it was you could still have a conversation at normal levels. We had the pork dumplings for an appetizer and they were huge with a crispy bottom and a lovely soft steamed top. The pork was so tender and juicy. If we hadn't already ordered dinner we would've gotten more. My friend had Wagyu cubes with black pepper or black truffle Was amazing! So tender and juicy and the portion is absolutely perfect! My partner had the Cumin Lamb Ribs with Potatoes. Sooooo good. I need to know what those seasonings are.. Everything in this dish had a subtle smoky flavor. The onions on the crispy potatoes life changing. You're welcome! I had the braised Peking duck w/ duck pancakes. It came with veggies on the side and the sauce on the duck was fantastic and I made little rollups with the pancakes 10/10. The restrooms are down stairs so keep that in mind is you require accessible accommodations. Our server was nice and personable. And everything ordered came by pretty quickly. Definitely try this place in Chinatown and take a friend with you!

    Kayla I.

    We came here twice during our visit to SF. So so good!!!! Definitely a must in Chinatown. The staff is great and really hustles!

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    Kalina I.

    Food was good but I did feel it was overhyped. It is very busy inside and we had to wait a little bit before we got seated as there were several parties ahead of us. I recommend anyone who wants go try some local authentic chinese food to go somewhere a bit less popular but if you are wanting to celeberate on a special occasion, this is the place to go. The presentation of the food is lovely as is the decor! Service was ok. It's what you would expect. Pan fried soup dumplings were huge and I don't have a huge appetite so I couldn't finish it. Best to be the only item ordered or share 1 order of it with someone if you're the same and don't want to take leftovers - we were visiting so a bit more difficult to keep leftovers. spicy beef noodle soup was very spicy but delicious if you can handle the heat.

    Suzanna Z.

    I was told about their xlb, so I had to come check it out for myself. I ordered the pan-fried buns, xlb, and crab meat lo mein. Presentation for the dishes were so cute. The crab lo mein and pan-fried buns were definitely the standouts for me, both were packed with flavor. The soup inside the pan-fried buns was especially rich and savory, honestly even better than the broth in the xlb. The bottoms had the perfect crispy crunch, and I loved that the dough wasn't too thick or heavy.

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    Jade L.

    Updating to add that Fusion has become my go-to restaurant in Chinagtown, an impressively high bar for this major tourist attraction in SF. What really sealed the deal for me is that when I brought my friends visiting from the East Coast here mid-week for dinner, we were promptly seated, our order was taken within a reasonable amount of time, and our teapot never ran dry. The service was truly exceptional and stood out to me. Aside from the attentiveness of the staff, the food was better this time around. It might be due to the different items my group ordered this time, but I was especially impressed by fish filets with mustard greens and the classic dry fried string beans. The shrimp house fried rice was also tasty and reminiscent of the flavor of the house fried rice at my favorite neighborhood restaurant in the Sunset. The shengjianbao, which arrived last, were consistent in flavor from what I remembered. All around, I had a great experience here, and even after we paid the check and lingered a while to sip our last cups of tea, the staff didn't rush us. This place is amazing, and I can't wait to return.

    Jessilyn C.

    It was late when we arrived San Francisco, we had reservations for this place at 9pm. They couldn't find it, and my friend couldn't find the email that had her confirmation.. There were 5 people before us, but the young man still accommodated us. Amber took care of us, the place was cute, had a modern chinese decor. The main part was the food was amazing, tasty and very flavorful. I would totally come back to this place.

    crab noodle
    Dharma M.

    Nice and busy restaurant at san francisco China town. It was looking for crab noodle and found this. It was full when we arrived for lunch. It is interesting the moment we get in , there are many I believe empty famous and expensive chinese liquor on display. The interior resemble like you are somewhere in China. The menu was not overwhelming and as we came for the crab noodle, we ordered that along with xiao long bao, crispy garlic fish fillet, wonton in chili oil, tan tan noddle, and pan fry dumpling. The order was ready very quickly and presentation is impression especially for the crab noodle. The food are yummy except the crab noodle. Presentation wise it look great but I think something is missing on the gravy. it was a bit bland. It is still ok , I just wish they add more flavor to it. Tan tan noodle is good. Xia long Bao is juicy. Overall it was a good lunch and experience. Will come back again next time to try other dishes especially the giant pork and crab XLB.

    Red bean sesame balls
    Gabrielle L.

    Feels average with some above average food! The service was ok, although seating aside from bar table seating was available at the dinner hour on a rainy Saturday. We had 2 delicious dumpling types and average red bean sesame balls. The pork soup dumplings were tasty yet difficult to eat with the liquid. The vegetable dumplings were nice in place of the usual vegetable appetizer. The way the food was displayed made for great presentation and a fun experience

    Dan dan noodles
    Ryan R.

    Tried a new lunch spot in Chinatown today. The interior decor was nice and the noise level was moderate, but our server was a bit rude when I asked if we'd have to share our four-seater table since it was only us 2. As for the food, it was a bit of a mixed bag; the dumpling sampler was disappointing because they all tasted identical, but the dan dan noodles were super saucy and the General Tso's chicken was a solid mix of sweet and spicy.

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    Mia G.

    Stopped by on a whim, not a regret to be shared! This place was great on overall vibe, decor and quality of food. I had deadass the best cucumber salad I've ever had in my life there. Was very refreshing and had a unique and perfect flavor. Our other dishes were great as well.

    X M.

    The food presentation here is unbeatable, absolute works of art and 10/10 for creativity. Unfortunately, the experience was dragged down by service. The restaurant was clearly understaffed, leading to incredibly long and disorganized wait times just to be seated. Not to mention to order and get our food. I think they need to figure out a better system for seating, as we saw empty tables but the servers were busy with other things instead seating guest. When the soup dumplings finally arrived, the taste didn't quite live up to the visual hype. The flavors were perfectly fine, but ultimately average. Come for the Instagram photos, but pack your patience.

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    I initially did a schedule-ahead large order with 36 items at Dumplings House through DoorDash for…read moredelivery to a nearby hotel where my daughter and her friends were celebrating the end of a bachelorette weekend "recovery brunch". The event going off without a hitch was really important, especially because the bride had lost her mom and didn't have her to celebrate this special milestone. I wanted to make sure the order was on time and there were no issues with delivery. I ended up canceling my original order because DoorDash wasn't going to confirm a dasher until the day of the delivery. I re-ordered through DoorDash but this time as a pick up. Again, DoorDash's service was leaving me unsure because they weren't going to send the order through until the pick up day. This was $500 worth of dim sum and I didn't want to take a chance the restaurant didn't receive the order or that they couldn't fulfill it in time. So, I canceled that order as well. I called the restaurant directly. They took my order without hesitation and made me feel at ease that everything will be ready on time. I called again in the morning to confirm my order before leaving for pick up. I couldn't get a hold of anyone, most likely they were busy with their Sunday rush, but they called me back even without me leaving a message! When I arrived my order was ready, The food was hot, packaged so nicely, and everything was clearly prepared with care. I was helped by a very nice staff member who made us feel like we were longtime customers. My daughter and her friends absolutely loved the food! Thank you so much, Dumpling House. We live in the Peninsula but will be making the trek to the Castro to support your restaurant. THANK YOU!

    Tl;Dr - Reliably delicious take out. Soft, flavorful dumplings paired with solid savory sides. They…read morehit all the notes on every dish and I have had every single one of them. Haven't been in person yet so I am speaking solely off of takeout options. So after getting their food about 4828732 times I think its pretty long overdue I drop the deets on this little gem. This is our "official" dim sum option for weeknight take out. Personal favorites for me are always going to be the salt/pepper wings, the steamed pork buns, the crystal shrimp dumplings, and the scallion pancakes. My wife loves the soup dumplings, the shu mai. We could eat those dishes every week until we die pretty much, they are reliably good and comforting. Particular shout out on the pork buns though because they are just the absolute best consistency from a filling/bun standpoint. Soft, pillowy, they are glorious. I used to get pork buns from Good Mong Kok Bakery, but tbh, this is about 10x better. The soup dumpling also are quite good, I like the spicy ones but the black truffle is defintely worth it for the occasional splurge. They give you the red vinegar for it too which not all places do. Everything one needs to enjoy. I haven't been in person so I couldn't speak for the service or the location, but if you want a spot that delivers on time and often includes items for free (the pork buns are now free for orders over $50), this is great value and just great food. Chefs kiss.

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    I was looking for a late night option in the area, and Shanghai Dumpling King stood out to me!! My…read moreboyfriend and I got the chicken corn soup, the cha siu bao, siu mai, and liu sha bao. The chicken corn soup was delicious and hearty- definitely filled me up and was what I was looking for. The cha siu bao was fluffy and came packed with meat inside, definitely a good ratio and very warm and yummy. The liu sha bao was similar, the bao was so soft and fresh. We had a very good experience dining here. The front desk guy/server was also really nice. I would definitely come back here if I was craving an authentic Chinese meal.

    [Takeout Order] What an absolute bummer. An old colleague of mine and I loved going to their…read morerestaurant on Monterey Blvd and it was always so delicious. Naturally, I thought the same would be for this location, ordering for delivery. Sadly, I was proved very very wrong. I got a total of 3 items and paid a little over $50 not including tip.First plate, stir fry noodle Shanghai style 0/5. Noodles were stiff, entire plate lacked flavor, it was really dry. The cabbage was just sort of thrown in there and to my surprise, there was chicken (I didn't think it came with meat) and it was so suspicious, one bite and I immediately had to spit it out. It was chewy and tasted uncooked. I began to lose my appetite... Sesame Chicken 0/5 - it was all batter, little to NO meat inside whatsoever. Saucy but it was very clumpy. I was so disappointed with this one. It was literally just eating fried batter in sesame sauce with sesame seeds thrown on top. Braised String Beans - 2.5/5. They were fine, flavored enough with the grilled onions and garlic other than that, not impressive at all. I had really high hopes for this place/order. I had been craving Chinese food for so long and was going to order from my typical place but decided to give this one a try. I definitely should have stuck to what I know would have hit the spot. An absolute waste of $50, so frustrating.

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    I've been coming here for a very long time, maybe almost 20 years. This is a SF institution…read more Everything they have is very good! Everything is cooked/baked the day of sale and it's all to go. There's nowhere for you to eat onsite. Find a park nearby and eat there! Or just eat standing on the sidewalk! Depending on who you get, the service varies. They sometimes yell at you. The woman that helped me today was yelling at me. I think it's not meant to be rude, or so I keep telling myself. Ha ha. I used to work nearby so it was very easy to grab takeout for lunch or to bring home. it's hard to know how much things cost, all you have is the big sign on the wall. They do not give you an itemized receipt. Don't even ask! All

    We found this place because of the reviews, and I'd say they were right!…read more Get there early if you want egg rolls or pineapple pork buns because they do run out! The line was around the corner when we got there, but service moves fast. It's the perfect little hole-in-the-wall spot you hope to find in Chinatown, and SO cheap. The baked BBQ pork bun was delicious, but the vegetable and pork steamed buns were just as good, maybe even better. The chow mein needed a little extra soy sauce, but they give you packets and for $4, it's a steal. We also tried the pork shumai and honestly, everything was great. Definitely worth the line and a stop if you're exploring Chinatown!

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    Palette Tea House

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    Strong five star experience…read more I came here for a work dinner and it felt like the food just kept coming. I wish I had a better memory of everything that I ate, but there was too much. I do remember that I absolutely loved the Peking duck. They came with very thin, I can only describe it as tortilla crêpe things that you would put it in. I love this so much better than the standard buns. I also loved the fried string beans. It was tempura fried and very light. It didn't taste greasy at all. Out of three places we went to dinner for work, this was my favorite by far. It is right in Ghirardelli Square so there's a lot of things you can walk around and do either before or after. Service was great. They were very attentive. The restaurant itself was very open and lit well. They had us in a back area so it was easy to chat with my coworkers. There wasn't a single dish I didn't like so I would highly recommend coming here.

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    from the favorite to least: 1. bbq pork buns (toasted)…read more 2. Beijing noodles 3. pork dumplings 4. wagyu soup dumplings 5. spring rolls food was good. service was good too. recommend getting the first two i suggested, wagyu soup dumplings were nothing special. indoor and outdoor seating, not too crowded. message me for $50 off your order we ended up paying around $30 for all this food.

    We've been coming to this place since 2020, and it has changed a lot over the years. (I wish I…read morecould say it got better, but unfortunately it got worse.) For example, the seafood gyoza used to come with that delicious mayo-looking sauce, and not anymore. The servers were really friendly and helpful back in the day, but not anymore. We asked what happened to the sauce, and she was just like, "Not anymore." Another example, the lamb dumplings also used to come with a special sauce, and they don't have that anymore either. Honestly, we were kinda scared to even ask about it because our server didn't seem like she was having a good day. The cucumber salad also used to be a much bigger portion, but this time it was super small. Idk what happened to this place. It used to be amazing, and I really hope it goes back to how it was. We heard from some friends that it has a new owner (not sure if that's actually true), so maybe that's the reason. I'll definitely update my review after my next visit if things get better, and I do apologize for the 3-star review.

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    It was a literal dark and stormy night so between squalls I geared up and headed down Guerrero…read moretoward 17th Street and swung down to Valencia for another perfect simple dining experience at Bao. I walked into the restaurant about 45 minutes before closing time at 9:30 PM and several other diners came in after I was seated. The unsettled weather made the people hungry for dumplings. Bao is warm and woody and serene on the inside, a great counterpoint to the bustle of Valencia at every hour. Upon entering there is a large window looking on to the kitchen prep area where culinary experts are often at work constructing the food diners later enjoy on their plates. Tonight a couple of wizards were in the process of making chicken potstickers. Even being vegetarian, just seeing how the dumplings and other items are made is like seeing secrets being shared. I love it and it sets the vibe for the restaurant. My order consisted of the steamed vegetarian buns and sautéed string beans. The buns come out beautifully presented and taste even better: the bun itself is just slightly sweet and that sweetness adds an amazing dimension to the chopped fresh vegetables inside. Can't tell you what any of these veggies are individually and I don't care, they are so good. Next came the sautéed string beans and the sear on the beans themselves was perfect and smoky and delicious. The crispness of the sautee makes the string beans a lovely pairing with the soft yummy of the steamed buns. Last came the sesame balls as a sweet meal ending. I love donuts and fresh-made sesame balls are similar to a donut hole just with a filling that is actually food and so sweetly tasty. The outer fry was crisp and the insides absolutely perfect. Three dishes, all fantastic, and I walk home happy and thankful to Bao for a great simple meal!

    Boa is the perfect brunch place if you are craving freshly made dumplings and dinsum. There are…read morealso plenty of vegetarian options and their veggie dumplings are to die for, stuffed with tons of different mushroom and other veggies. Highly recommend. We were so hungry I forgot to take pics of every dish so I will post the sweet and spicy wings for now. General tso wings were crispy on the outside, moist and juice on the inside and packed with your tradicional general Tso's flavors. Fast and friendly service and not super crowded if you get there early, make bao a great casual spot for brunch with friends

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    3.4
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    2.9 mi

    Quick and tasty spot. Came here to split a siu mai while waiting for my order from another spot…read more The cashier was super friendly and the food came out quickly. Heads up that this is mostly a takeaway spot and they only have 1-2 small tables. The siu mai was fairly big and I liked that the order came with a bunch of sauces- chili oil, soy sauce, and a hot sauce. As a big sauce fan, I appreciated the selection! I'll be back to try most of their selection.

    I've only ordered dim sum from here through Too Good to Go (2g2g). Like their Chinatown location,…read moreI find the dim sum to be oily. But overall, it's good. The baked bbq pork buns are sweet with a decent amount of filling. The deep fried dumpling is plump, juicy, and crunchy. The shrimp and chive dumplings are my favorite. It's full of shrimp with a slightly thicker skin, which I think adds a nice chewiness. The veggie egg rolls were okay. I personally wouldn't order those, even if I was craving them. The spare ribs had a really nice savory flavor from the sauce. The egg tarts were okay. I need to note that these bags are leftovers from the day, so they're not as fresh. But they held up the next day so I was able to stretch 2 meals out of them. I can't comment on service since these bags are only for pick up. But they quickly provide the bags once the window open. And it's a small space, with maybe 2 tables. So this place is probably best for to-go orders. Their 2g2g bags have more variety than their Chinatown location. Not sure how many dim sum options there are in the Mission, but I would go here if I was in the area and craving a shrimp and chive dumpling.

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    Bakery Display
    Baked BBQ Bun, Chives & Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts, Egg Roll, Steamed Pork Spareribs, Deep Fried Meat Dumpling
    Baked BBQ Bun, Chives & Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts, Egg Roll, Steamed Pork Spareribs, Deep Fried Meat Dumpling
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    Fusion Dumpling - dimsum - Updated August 2026

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