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    4.1 (314 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    Good for groups

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    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.

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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.

    Shrimp Soup Dumpling
    Samantha H.

    We walked in on a Saturday night and staff were able to accommodate our group of 7. The restaurant is very ornate and has a fun atmosphere. We ordered shrimp dumplings as well as pork and both were delicious. Other standouts were the house chow mein and honey walnut prawns. All perfectly flavorful, crispy and delicious. We also got the picture perfect crab lomein, which was good, but not one of my favorites compared to the other fabulous dishes. In addition to the flavors, the presentation of the dishes were top notch and fun for sharing. There are a lot of options in china town, but this was a really impressive experience. All of us really enjoyed the meal!

    Cucumber Salad
    Robert W.

    Wow! The cucumber salad is really good and the spicy wontons were great! The xiao long bao was good but the portion size was absolutely huge! Great hustle and bustle vibe in the restaurant with lovely service!

    Spicy wonton w/ chili oil
    Candace T.

    Came here for lunar new year and was pleasantly surprised by the food. While it was my first time coming here, my friends had been here before so we got all the dishes that they enjoyed from the previous trip. Highlights included the crispy garlic Chilean sea bass, mapo tofu, honey walnut prawns, and tea smoked duck Mid-tier were the chicken w/ explosive chili pepper (could have been crispier), spicy wontons w/ chili oil, and shrimp pork chive dumpling. Only thing I was truly disappointed by was the crab meat lomein (thought the noodles were mushy and taste eggy). Get a resy beforehand because the drop in wait time seemed quite long.

    Tinah Y.

    It was a good experience and the food was alright. The services was a little chaotic. The decore was cool, kind of brought you back a few centuries. We had the Black truffle wagyu XLB and honestly, we didn't taste the truffle and it tasted like the regular XLB. We actually tasted more truffle in the green beans and cauliflower with truffle salt. Their regular XLB was not as juicy as I'm used to. And yher was no dipping sauce. Im sure we could have asked for it but, they seem quite busy. I read the reviews and stayed away from the items that were tourist traps, like the crab lo mien. We did see one person order it and it didn't look like anything special. The Guilin noodle soup was probably my favorite. Soup was seasoned well, and the noodles cooked perfectly. The portion was good, as well. I did like the neat tea service that they provided.

    Anna C.

    This is what our family of 6 ordered. The food was pretty decent as far as taste. The pan fried bao could use a bit of work. The dough was not soft and was cracking on top. The xlb was tasty but not overly seasoned, you can taste the pork broth. The dough to the xlb was perfect, did not fall or break apart. $16 for 6 xlbs is pretty steep especially in Chinatown. I would probably skip the special sautéed duck with pancake, small portion and nothing special. Service was good. Restaurant was half crowded and a good mix of diversity in people. Crab meat lomein 4/5 2 regular xlb 4/5 1 pan fried soup bao 4/5 2 black truffle wagyu 4/5 Speciality braised duck + Chinese pancakes 4/5 Beef Scallion pancake 4/5 Garlic Pea sprouts 4/5 Fried rice 4/5

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    Aiden W.

    This place was honestly a really pleasant surprise -- the kind of spot that makes you want to come back and try more of the menu. The pan-fried soup buns were an instant highlight. The bottoms were perfectly golden and crispy, while the tops stayed soft and fluffy. One bite and the broth just bursts out -- rich, flavorful, but not greasy at all. You can tell there's real attention to detail. The dumplings were more on the classic side, but done really well. Thin yet slightly chewy wrappers with juicy, well-seasoned filling. The flavors felt clean and balanced, without being overly heavy. The cumin lamb chops were definitely one of the stars of the night. Super aromatic as soon as they hit the table -- that cumin fragrance really pulls you in. Nicely charred on the outside, tender and juicy inside, and most importantly, no gamey taste. The pan-seared cod brought a completely different vibe -- light, delicate, and refined. Crispy on the outside, buttery and flaky on the inside. Simple but very well executed. Overall, they do a great job blending Chinese comfort dishes with a more modern, slightly fusion-style presentation. Consistent quality, visually appealing plating, and a great spot for a casual but elevated meal with friends. Definitely coming back

    Crab meat lomein
    Misa K.

    Chinese spot with fun food presentation. The best thing I ate here was the honey walnut prawns. The prawns were huge, juicy & crispy. The crab meat lomein was very salty, and the tan tan noodles tasted a little watered down. The pork soup dumplings (XLB) and the pan-fried pork soup bao were okay - the filling in both was a bit bland. Service was friendly and relatively fast. There were clean bathrooms downstairs.

    Ngc Á.

    Everything is very salty. The service does not take care of customers. I waited a long time, and no one looked at my table until I asked. I saw some pictures they took that looked great. But when I took a picture, she did not ask me. She just put the chopsticks down and cut the noodles. Another girl forgot my order. When I asked again, she looked at me like she didn't want to serve me. When I paid by card and chose no tip, I said I would tip in cash. However, she asked me again while I was still talking with my friend, even before I left. She then brought the receipt and told me to choose a tip option again. I'm not happy with the service here, and the food was not good.

    Chow mein
    Vanessa V.

    Let me just start off by saying that the customer services here is phenomenal. Yes, we waited a little bit to get seated but it was definitely worth the wait. You can see people making the dumplings from the outside windows! the space can get busy, not too big with the amount of people trying to dine it but the food is chefs kiss. the food is delicious and authentic. The dumpling soup was amazing, the orange chicken had great taste.. honestly, we would definitely come back for seconds! 10/10

    Nohely M.

    Another restaurant gem to visit when in Chinatown! They are known for soup dumplings and their presentations. I was craving soup dumplings so i decided to give them a try. The waitress was nice and efficient; was helpful in suggesting what food to try as well. We went with chicken chow mein, Pork Xiao Long Bao and pork soup dumplings. Chicken chow mein was very tasty; noodles were thick and cooked well, seasoning was very good too not too salty. A generous protion served as well. 5/5 Pork Xiao Long Bao (3) so delicious, soft and fluffy texture of the bun; the inside had the meat seasoned well and a tad bit spicy. 5/5 Pork Soup dumplings were amazing as well, super tasty, broth was rich and savory as well. 5/5 My mother and I had a great experience overall.

    Mini Hot Pot
    Susanna L.

    Located in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown, Fusion Dumpling is a Shanghai dumpling house with a menu featuring authentic Chinese cuisine from Szechuan, Shanghai, and Northern China. They are best known for their fan-favorite savory soup dumplings. We were looking for something warm to soothe the soul on a cold winter's day in San Francisco (of which we have many of), and decided to get their shrimp & pork wonton pot, which features home-made pork wontons, shrimp, mushrooms, tofu, and assorted vegetables. Service was quick and efficient - we found ourselves digging into the hot pot in no time. Despite the name "mini hot pot", you do get quite a sizeable amount of food, and this as enough for two of us to share! The pork wontons were the highlight of this dish as the filling was flavorful and the dumplings were perfectly cooked so that the dumpling skin still had a nice chew to it. I'll definitely be back in the future to enjoy some of their other menu items!

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