Hometown Dumpling in Folsom, CA, serves up some authentic homemade dumpling... they gots boiled, steamed , and pan fried in a variety of fillings. The menu also has wonton soup, noodles, soup dumplings, fried spring rolls, crab rangoons, cucumber salad (Asian style), Chinese egg custards, bbq pork buns, sesame red bean paste fried balls,, stir fry veggies, taro steamed buns, and some other items. I've tried the dumplings boiled, steamed, and pan fried. The boiled ones are slippery and best when I'm in the mood to have them swirled in a sauce like hot chili oil. Streamed ones have a slight chew to the dumpling exterior than the boiled or fried dumplings.But doesn't take away from the taste. Pan fried is good when you want a crispier exterior and slight crunch. Whatever way you order 'em... it's all good! The egg custards, sesame balls, and crab rangoons are classic and my other go tos. I enjoy the diversity of the menu. Gotta confess, in Folsom there is not a lot of these good authentic dumpling places. Plus throw in some dim sum items...score! Is it Michelin star, no. It is homemade and comforting, yes! The place is clean, comfortable, and has basic furnishings and decor. There is no music or TV. The owner works most of the shifts. It truly is a small family business that welcomes your family. read more

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I just experienced the best food and hospitality from Hometown Dumpling. I went for lunch on a Friday and with their help, I ordered the pork and shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and my favorite, sesame balls. The portions were generous, and everything was delicious. There were so many dumplings in the order that I couldn't finish them, and I took them, cold, to my teenager, and she thought they were fantastic. Further, they let me stay in their restaurant and finish a work project. I took up a seat and they were nothing but accommodating to me. I really appreciate all the hospitality that they showed me while I was there working. read more

Came here for lunch for the first time. We order the cucumber salad, pan fried chicken and corn dumplings, beef dumplings, and pork xiao long bao. Everything was yummy but my favorite was definitely the pan fried chicken and corn dumplings. It was very quiet inside and a bit stuffy because the ac was not on when we ate there. The food came out fast and the service was standard. read more

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Really good, fresh dumplings. My order came up quickly, the service was friendly and parking is easy. Prices are reasonable and portions generous. read more

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I have been meaning to swing by here for quite some time. Yesterday was the day. I was greeted quickly and handed an order sheet and a Sharpie. I selected the pork shrimp mushroom steamed dumplings, pork soup dumplings and BBQ pork buns (whoa, that's a lot of pork!). Each table had an assortment of condiments, including soy sauce, vinegar, red chili paste and Sriracha. Just before my food arrived, a small plate, Asian soup spoon, chopsticks and a small glass of ice water (in a real glass) were delivered to my table. I really appreciate the lack of single-use materials! Next came the two steaming hot baskets of dumplings, quickly followed by the BBQ buns (which unfortunately weren't quite as hot). I dove into the soup dumplings because they're the best, especially steaming hot. There was a generous portion of tasty pork but sadly, not so much soup for a soup dumpling. Still delicious and I ate every last one of them (partly because they're not much good as leftovers). The pork shrimp mushroom steamed dumplings were just OK. I brought most of those home to try again later. Lastly came the BBQ buns. This is one of my all time favorite types of dim sum. The buns themselves were nice and fluffy, with plentiful filling. I just wished they'd had more sauce and were a little warmer. I brought home 2 of the 3 and will give them another chance today for lunch. I was the only customer in the bright and airy dining room the entire time. It was cool to see the lady hand making the dumplings right there at the counter the whole time, too. read more

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Yelp and "HOMETOWN Dumpling" have stolen my review of the Hawaiian poke place that has long since closed. If same owners they never had good sanitation or hygiene, and I'd never eat food from this establishment. read more

Really delicious dumplings. We ordered takeout and the food was ready within 20 minutes for pickup. Staff was friendly and pickup process was quick. The interior isn't anything too fancy but it's clear the food is made with love. From flavorful pan fried pork and cabbage to savory and rich beef and carrot the dumplings are extremely tasty. Highly recommend for takeout or a quick no-frills meal out. read more

Hometown Dumpling - Takeout : cream cheese Rangoon and 3 different dumplings - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Folsom, California

Not a place for the ambiance let's get that out of the way. It's a hole in the wall feel to it, but when it comes to the food, it's tasty. Price is also very modest. Best for take out or come without expecting much of an ambiance. With that out of the way, we ordered the few vegetarian options on the menu the side dishes and the vegetarian dumplings. Wife doesn't like chives so it didn't sit well with her but she and I agree the skin is thin enough and has good chewy texture. My son and daughter actually love the chives and tofu dumplings and my son said he would like to have it everyday! Wishing they would have more vegetarian options but until then we will be doing order out when the mood strikes! read more

Legit dumpling restaurant in Folsom! The restaurant is tucked near Mobil gas station at the busy intersection of Folsom-Auburn Rd. & Folsom Lake Crossing. The older lady made all the dumpling by hand and the guy cooked our order fresh. - pork chives prawn boiled dumpling: my favorite dumplings among other items. The dumpling was hefty with lots of filling. The meat was well seasoned (not too salty). The skin was chewy and soft. - pork celery boiled dumpling: they had lots of filling inside the dumpling. The pork was meaty and delicious. - pork sauerkraut steam dumpling: it was ok because I couldn't really taste the sauerkraut. - pork shrimp mushroom steam dumpling: the filling was delicious! It had umami flavor and the meat was well seasoned. - XLB: good. The soup inside XLB was delicious and the meat was well seasoned. The skin was a bit thicker to accommodate the soup and filling inside but it was soft and chewy. - fried spring roll: it was okay. The skin was crispy. - bbq pork bun: good. The bun was soft and the filling was tasty. My kiddo's favorite - pita burger: it was ok but not our favorite. The pita bread was soft and the burger was ok. read more

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Great hole in the wall :) Nothing super fancy. Everything tastes fresh and the service is good. Not incredibly pricey for the quality and what you get. read more

Hometown Dumpling - Fried chicken and corn dumplings, cream cheese rangoons, and pork soup dumplings. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Folsom, California

Ordered pick up on a Saturday evening for 730p pick up(an hour before closing 830p). The order was on time for pick up when ordered at 645p. There was a family of 5 and 2 other people eating inside who seemed to be enjoying their meals. Everything lacked flavor. The cream cheese Rangoon, Fried pork cabbage, pork cabbage, pork soup dumpling, shrimp dumpling, and pork chive shrimp were flat out terrible. You would've been better served picking up frozen dumplings from Ranch 99. Didnt eat more than 1 piece of each order. Definitely will not be returning. We made store bought Totinos Pizza to salvage the night. read more

The food was pretty bland, and the chili oil tasted off. Unfortunately, the restaurant also didn't seem very clean, which made the overall experience disappointing. I expected better and probably wouldn't return. read more

Simple homemade food and delicious. The dumplings are juicy and full of beautiful porky flavor. They also offer vinegar at the table. If they sold their dumplings frozen, I would rather buy their dumplings over the ones in grocery stores, and only because I don't live close enough to make this my weekday dinner location. read more

Tucked into the shops near Chevron sits this quiet Dumpling House. There's a kiosk to order from but the staff suggested to just use the form and check off what you want. We ordered to go and chilled out at a table while they prepared our order. Took about 10 minutes and we e were on our way home. Food was still hot when we opened it and we had all the sauces, napkins and chopsticks needed to gorge. BBQ Pork - 8 Slightly sweet but flavorful. Some fat in the bun. Pork and Cabbage Boiled Dumpling - 9 Super tasty! Even better with soy sauce and malt vinegar dip! Braised Pork Pita Burger - 8 Toasted pita and pork rich in flavor but was a bit salty. We added some lettuce at home to cut the salt. Cabbage might make it amazing. Pork Shrimp and Mushroom Steamed Dumpling - 7 A tad n the fishy tasting side but still good Pork Soup Dumpling (XiaLongBao) 8 - A bit too much dough but the pork is tasty. Not much soup inside. Make sure to use the dipping sauce. Taro Bun - 6 Not a lot of flavor but there is taro up in there. Black Milk Tea 25% sweet - 8 very tea forward and not much sweetness which is a welcome sight as it's so sweet everywhere They were out of black boba though :( There was an odor to the place probably from the steamed food in the dining area that was unappetizing. We'd definitely come back but would get the food to go. read more

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A nice small play to have yummy steamed and boiled dumplings. The soup dumplings were so good as well. Definitely returning. read more

Hometown Dumpling - Everything was delicious! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Folsom, California

It is as if my prayers for handmade dumplings in Folsom were heard by the food gods when this place appeared on the scene. We came on a rainy Saturday morning around opening time; no wait except the time it takes to make delicious dumplings (10 minutes). I grew up in Taiwan so I'm quite used to top tier of this type of food. Both my husband and I came away with happy bellies! We hope they get the popularity they deserve and we will be amongst their supporters! read more

Hometown Dumpling - Pork + chives dumplings, wonton soup, custard buns - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Folsom, California

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The dumplings here are amazingly fresh and handmade. Shrimp dumplings were interesting, they had large chunks of shrimp in them which was unexpected but nice. But the steamed pork bao and cucumber salad are must-have's. Service is very fast, though we usually order to-go just because the place is small, and the ambience is more like you're in a kitchen than a restaurant, as you can hear and smell the steamers and fryers as everything is cooking. Great spot to get some comfort food to-go for a reasonable price (around $20 per person). read more

Hometown Dumpling - Seasoned Cucumber, Pork Bao, Pork Soup Dumplings, Pork and Celery steamed dumplings. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Folsom, California

We had lunch here today. Nobody in the place and there was no music playing. Just kinda awkward. We weren't sure how to order cuz there's a kiosk and there's a paper to fill out. Our food seemed to take a long time. It was ok, not bad just not great. There wasn't any ice in the soda machine and the hand sanitizer dispenser was empty. The basket and the bottles of condiments were sticky and looked like they'd never been cleaned. I think giving a little more attention, this place might be more appealing. We tried it but wouldn't return read more

Wonton soup was ok Don't like the two orders of dumplings full of water soggy Presentation wasn't great Very pricey for lunch Won't be back read more

I realized a lot of the reviews for this location was for the business that was here prior to the Hometown Dumpling. So if u are reading reviews, keep that in mind. It looks like a family run business, they were all very friendly. The dumplings are made from scratch and were so very good! Their spring rolls were fresh too, we didn't ask if they hand made those as well, but they were better than any other deep fried spring roll we have tried. We will definitely be back to try other items in the menu. It's great that it's close to home as well. read more

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This place has THE best pork bao buns around, and the pork soup dumplings were incredible too! We will absolutely be coming back here.

We had an awesome experience here! Friendly service with a lovely smile. It was very easy to order using the menu on their touch screen. We ordered takeout & we loved everything we ordered. Everything was cooked to perfection! Fried spring rolls had a tasty filling with thick, crispy crust and deliciously complex sweet & sour sauce. Pork/Chive/Shrimp dumplings were fresh, deeply flavorful & absolutely heavenly! Sesame Balls were crispy with sweet, yummy filling. We're so grateful to have this excellent option for delicious dumplings & more right here in the Folsom area. We will definitely be back ! Tip: Since we had a takeout order, we made our favorite dipping sauce for the dumplings: add a little sesame oil & rice vinegar to soy sauce. We love how it enhances the dumpling flavor. read more

This is a small family run place. Maybe it doesn't have ambiance, but the dumplings are consistently yummy and great value. The people there are friendly too, but sometimes it helps if you know a little mandarin. I think I've tried most of the items on the menu. The dumpling skins are medium thin (a bit thicker for the fried ones) and they're well filled. The ingredients aren't 'hidden away' in the filling, so if there's shrimp in it, you can see and taste the shrimp, you can see the pieces of mushroom and taste the flavor.... they're also not overly salty. The dumplings are great quality and you can tell they're made with care. Sometimes, you even get to see them fill the dumpling skins at the counter (filled by hand... appreciate the work). read more

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My husband and I passed by this location on more than one occasion and finally decided to stop in for lunch. To drink I ordered the Winter Melon Milk Tea with Honey Boba. If perfection were in a cup, this sweet tea would be it, not to mention the boba was soft and not overly chewy! They aren't lying when they say they have best bubble tea in town, because this 5 star worthy winter melon tea was the best I ever had!! For lunch I decided to order a Regular Poke Bowl with Albacore Tuna, Salmon, Shrimp, Crab Salad, Seaweed Salad, Avocado($1 extra), Edamame Bean, Masago, Furikake, White Rice, Mixed Greens & Spicy Mayo. The fish was fresh, crab salad divine, nice slices of avocado, spicy mayo of course delicious and rice nice and fluffy. The self-service kiosk was convenient, and there was seating available! They had a great deal advertised below their sign, buy 2 poke bowls and get 1 free milk tea! I'm only subtracting a star, because their restroom needed some attention. My husband said he wants to return to this small, local business soon! Happy Independence Day! ⁣⁣⁣ *Song credit for video: Back to 1987 by EnjoyMusic https://enjoymusic.ai read more

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We went here after going to the Folsom farmers market for some brunch. It is a small hoke in the wall but the dumplings were absolutely delicious. We love dumplings so we ordered soup dumplings, dumplings with chives, wonton soup, shrimp dumplings and cucumber salad. All were full of flavor and so good dipped into their amazing chili oil sauce with soy sauce and vinegar. Definitely a must try when you're in the mood for dumplings. read more

This place is great! The dumplings are fresh and tasty everything is made by hand; the quality impressed me along with the variety offered! Give this place a chance if you like good dumplings! read more

I decided to try this place based on all the positive reviews, but I was extremely disappointed. The restaurant was dirty and smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. I ordered a bottled Diet Coke that turned out to be expired, and the condiments on the table were sticky and gross. The Sriracha was over six months past its expiration date. When I went to the bathroom, it reeked of urine, and there were no paper towels or soap -- which made me very uneasy about their food handling. I asked for a refund, but the cashier hesitated and said the food had already been started. I explained that I didn't feel comfortable eating somewhere that serves expired products. Overall, this place is very unsanitary and not worth the risk. read more

Well this is about as homemade as dumplings come! Grandma up front rolling out the dough. We got one of each, steamed, boiled, fried. The boiled pork chive shrimp was our favorite. Lamb was delicious as well. Cucumber salad was yum yum! read more

I love hometown dumpling. Savory, fresh ingredients, and I've even seen them making their own dough. Made to order so it's not sitting around waiting to be cooked. It's just fantastic. Great milk tea boba selection too. If you love a good dumpling and supporting local business, come here. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Very clean inside and polite helpful staff. The dumplings were very good! We came in on a Saturday at about 7pm, and the place was empty except for us. We had the Steamed BBQ Pork Buns, Pork Mushroom and Shrimp steamed dumplings, Beef and Carrot Steamed Dumplings, Chicken and Corn Fried Dumplings, and Steamed Egg Custard Buns. Everything we tried was hot, fresh, and very tasty! The portions are substantial, as each dumpling order came with 8-10 prices. We ended up with too much food! I think this place is great, and I am surprised it is not busier. We will be back! read more

Hometown Dumpling - Chicken and corn fried dumpling - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Folsom, California

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After hearing the buzz on Folsom Chat we stopped by for lunch. The place is located in a little gas station strip mall and is a very humble and simple restaurant. The place is very clean and the servers were polite. You place your orders on a piece of paper if you dine in. It was really cool to see the old Asian ladies rolling the dough and making the dumplings fresh. After a few minutes the food came out. The flavors were savory but a little bland so were accentuated with the provided red chili oil and soy sauce. Our favorites were the beef onion dumplings and the seasoned vegetables. Overall a solid lunch experience. read more

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Hometown Dumpling is a family-run small business located in the Mobil gas station plaza at the intersection of Folsom Lake Crossing and Folsom Auburn Road. This location replaced the former Poke & Boba. We just recently saw the "soft opening" sign go up so guessing it's been less than a week since they opened. When we walked in around 12, there was one customer already waiting for their food. Two other groups joined us during our meal. We saw the soup dumplings being freshly made behind the counter. Pleasantly surprised by the generous size portion. Flavor was pretty good. I liked the wonton soup too. No meat in the egg rolls but they did come out piping hot and I appreciated the crispy texture however this was not something I think I'd order again. With everything being made fresh to order and no other workers besides the husband and wife (and possibly grandma?) expect a bit of a wait during their soft opening. It was cute to see their daughter help bring out water and tableware for the guests. It's not an easy economy to be opening a business in so let's give this new family run business some love and support and welcome them into the Folsom community! read more

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The best dumplings we've had in the area. Fresh made & generous portions. The flavors were spot on. We've tried dumplings all over Sacramento and these are by far the best. read more

Ordered Pork Wan Ton , seems need boiling longer. Very clean. Easy order by the machine. Not cheap.

Better dumpling options in Folsom. Computer ordering system didn't specify which were boiled, steamed, fried or how many came with each serving. The guy working there was in flip flops? Isn't there something in the Health Code standards for restaurants that says commercial kitchen workers can't have their feet exposed? I tried the deep fried sausage side order and it was disgusting. I tried to pour out the soy sauce but nothing came out because the spout was clogged with something--I wonder when it was cleaned last. Finally, the sauerkraut and pork dumplings just weren't that great. Last thing, place smelled funky...and the soda machine didn't work. read more

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Foodbis super tasty and fresh Very reasonable prices and great selection Staff is super friendly... great find!!! read more

Great dumplings! My son said the best he has had. The portions are great for sharing and everything tasted delicious. I used soy and and chili sauce to give a little heat to the pork/shrimp dumplings and the fried chicken corn. Yummy! read more

Good food! Came in not really knowing what to expect, but thought it was delicious. I tried the pork and chive as well as the beef and onion boiled dumplings. I will come back here next time I'm in the area. read more

Amazingly delicious food. We tried the pork soup dumplings, chicken corn, shrimp dumplings, and pork mushroom dumplings and all of them tasted AMAZING. Price is right too! We will definitely be back to his hidden gem real soon for more dumplings and to try their boba. read more

Hometown Dumpling - This what 30 pieces looks like after they're inhaled. No evidence remains. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Folsom, California

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Unique homemade fresh dumplings. This place is a hidden gem. Don't let the ambiance deter you from trying this spot.