Today is Father's Day, so my partner got to pick where we dined. He chose M Dumpling, and it was our first visit there. Walking in, the whole restaurant felt fresh and new. As we took our seats, we noticed a thin film of food on the table. I grabbed a sanitizer wipe, and to our surprise, reddish-orange chili oil appeared on the wipe, which was hilarious because we couldn't see it with our naked eyes! We ordered the green onion pancakes, green beans, red oil, and sesame ravioli, xiao long bao, bone, broth, noodle soup, and custard buns. The crispy fried shallots and garlic pieces enhanced the flavor of the sauteed green beans. I think the green beans were my favorite dish tonight. The red oil and sesame ravioli didn't taste like anything until I had my third, which had a sesame flavor; the others didn't. Then it made sense that the first two dumplings did not have that brown sauce, which I now know was the sesame sauce. For the XLBs, you have to request ginger and hot chili oil, which isn't really hot because they don't automatically give it to you. The custard buns were grainy, which wasn't quite right, but at least they were tasty. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. Our waiter was super attentive, friendly and helpful. We will come back soon! read more

Very pleasantly surprised! Service was quick and pleasant, very clean and well lit inside, good decor. Similar in quality and price to Din Ding. XLB was really good, not too thick like the other reviews say. Definitely try the cucumber salad, very unique here and so flavorful/acidic. Noodles were great too. Overall, would definitely come back since it's one of the only Chinese + dumpling restaurants in San Ramon! Give it a try :) read more

M Dumpling - Noodles Near Me - San Ramon, California

Super clean and tidy inside, and the service here is amazing--the staff are so warm and friendly! Shrimp, Chive & Egg Empanada: Deep-fried, super crispy and fragrant. The chive and shrimp filling is so flavorful! Black Truffle Dumplings: Vegetarian crystal dumplings stuffed with mushrooms. Honestly delicious, highly recommend! Bone Broth Noodle Soup: The broth is next level--so rich and tasty! The noodles were just okay, though. Osmanthus Rice Cake: Amazingly bouncy with a great rice aroma. Perfect for kids! read more

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Came here on a whim during their soft opening a week and a half ago. I always love it when a dumpling place opens nearby. Needed to try it out. They occupy the space that used to be the Chinese restaurant. The name escapes me. The place has a modern clean design. Signage on how to eat a XLB at your table. Perhaps it's catered towards those new to dumplings? ‍ Ordered these items: XLB 3/5- Skin too thick. Not very hot. Packed flavor Beef Shank Noodle Soup 3/5 Clear broth, barely warm. Not oily but lacked flavor. Beef too lean. Noodles were thick and not slurpable. Hard to eat. Siu Mai 3/5 Nothing to write home about Egg & Chives Fried Dumpling (hot pocket) 4/5 This was my favorite! Nicely fried and filling was just right. Could have used a tad more seasoning but still scrumptious and snack-able. The hot tea also lacked flavor considering it was a decent tea pot, perhaps another tea bag would have helped. Overall, I was a bit underwhelmed. The majority of the dishes needed more seasoning and needed to be much hotter read more

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Food was quite delicious, yet portion can be bigger. Service was good and tentative. Very nice inside, nicer than most dumplings' places. The meat noodle was quite good. Parking was easy and lots of spots. The siu long bao's skin can be slightly skinnier. read more

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So excited to have a dumpling place on this part of town! We tried this place during soft opening and loved the spaciousness and modern decor. We tried both the crab and the pork xlb and they were both pretty good. Large and juicy filling for sure. Overall good for families and even larger groups. Service was really friendly! Would definitely come back for more meals! read more

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Found this new spot on Yelp and decided to give it a try for lunch on Saturday. Since just two of us, we ordered one appetizer, one order of Xiao Long Bao, and a pork belly over noodles. All three items tasted pretty good. The Xiao Long Bao would be even better if there is more soup in the dumplings. The rainbow salad sesame sauce was good but need a bit more flavor, but that's OK. You can add additional soy sauce or chili sauce as needed. As it was new, it was quite clean. There is this five star hotel type music playing in the background, giving it a very relaxed atmosphere. However, the softness of the music was somewhat interrupted with the clanking of the dishes. The service was quick and attentive. read more

The restaurant has a nice ambiance; the food tastes good; and the service staff are friendly. read more

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Was craving XLB and saw that this place opened up recently. The inside has a nice modern look to it and I'd say reasonable-ish pricing. Got the pork XLB, bone broth soup, and guava jasmine drink. Service was quick and friendly. The XLB was delicious, has a good soup base and nice fat-to-pork ratio. The skin was more on the slightly overcooked side but nonetheless delicious. I love the bone broth soup and highly recommend it; probably my go to togo order if I were sick. The guava drink was on the sweeter side for my taste buds so I'll most likely pass on that. read more

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a new dumpling restaurant in san ramon. place is quite spacious with great ambiance. staffs are nice plus polite and service is good. for foods: * sautéed green beans with garlic: i will say this is a recommended food that you must order. they clean the string on the side of green beans and i will give thumbs up for this!!! it is crunchy and taste is just great... * original pork soup dumplings: another must food that has to be ordered here. the juice is so delish. i will try other dumpling variants next time... * house special stir fried noodle: will say it is mediocre for this noodle. try to reduce the oil aka a bit oily and a bit salty... prices are ok and glad that the restaurant is in san ramon. this town needs more and more restaurants ~ lol!!! read more

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The food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and efficient. The restaurant has been recently remodeled, creating a clean and inviting atmosphere. I especially loved the string beans and noodles with minced pork--both were flavorful and satisfying. The pork dumplings were okay. There are several other dumplings on the menu, and I'm looking forward to trying them on my next visit to compare. read more

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Food tasted light and great without too much oil and salt. All the dishes lacked lots of meat and portion sizes were adequate. I wish they gave more meat in the dishes. The fried rice tasted great lacked much meat. Service was great and the environment was very clean and nice place to have lunch at. No msg. Not sure we will come back since the prices were on the higher side without much quantity of food. Food did tasted pretty good. read more

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The food was pretty good overall -- definitely above average. The ambiance was also nice, with a newly renovated interior and a creative accent wall made of stacked steam baskets that gave the restaurant some character. Service, however, was slow and felt a bit disorganized, which makes me think they're still working through the kinks of being a newer establishment. Unfortunately, our order was messed up multiple times. We originally ordered the pork and cabbage steamed dumplings, but the waiter forgot to put them in entirely. We also ordered the House Special Stir-Fry Noodles to go, but instead received minced pork noodles. To be fair, they did try to correct the mistakes, so I didn't want to be overly harsh at first. But in the end, the order was still botched again. The waiter had even repeated the dumpling order back to us correctly when taking it. English may have been his second language, but my mother -- who is fluent in Mandarin -- also placed the order in Mandarin, and somehow the dumplings were still wrong. We eventually just took the missing dumpling order to go. The food itself gives me hope for the place, but the service and order accuracy definitely need improvement. read more

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We were sad to see King Palace close but pleasantly surprised to see a dumpling place open in its place. They did a nice job modernizing the interior though it was a bit too cold when we went. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered what we normally order in dumpling restaurants which was pork XLB (7/10) crab XLB (7/10), fried rice (10/10) and cucumbers (5/10). We hope they do well and we will be going back to try some of the other items. Hopefully they improve the cucumber which just tasted like vinegar and hot oil with no other seasonings. read more

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First time here and amazing food. The original soup dumpling is sooooo good. The sui mai was a little pricey but everything else was very reasonably priced. The service was impeccable, constantly checking on us and refilling our water. The ambiance is a clean and updated feel, but you don't feel out of place dressing casual. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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4 stars M Dumpling replaces neighborhood staple, King Palace, whose owners recently retired. This is M Dumpling's 2nd location. OG is in Fremont. Very friendly & helpful staff. All teens, perhaps local, eager to please. Think I had 4 different servers come by to ask if I needed anything. Modern and sleek atmosphere with comfy, padded banquette seating along the walls. Nice upgraded interior except it lacked softer surfaces. Should add dampening material to absorb some of the racket. Lounge music was loud in an attempt to mask all the noise. Unfortunately, turning up the volume undermined any soothing qualities of the music and just added to the din. Limited menu for soft opening. Tried their wonton soup and veggie eggrolls. One thing that needs work, the eggroll filling was oddly mushy. Also of note, they close for a break between 3-5 pm. Otherwise, great potential. Will definitely be back to explore the full menu. read more

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Found this place by accident. Didn't know previous Chinese restaurant was closed and this dumpling place opened up. All the menu we ordered was good! We will come back to try other menu. read more

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It's great to see a new dumpling place in the neighborhood. I visited during the grand opening and enjoyed the food. The service is still finding its footing, which is understandable, and the menu could benefit from a bit more variety since many of the dishes feature pork. read more

A great spot for soup dumplings, fried rice, and dumplings. The xiao long bao were juicy and flavorful, the fried rice had excellent wok hei, and every dish came out fresh and hot. Friendly service and consistently delicious food. Will definitely be back! read more

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Finally a XLB spot close to home! First I'll start with the atmosphere, all new everything with some nice restaurant music playing in the background. What you would expect from a ground up build out. Next the food. We ordered the beef shank app, beef shank noodle soup, minced pork noodle (dry style), fried rice (portion was small IMHO) and the soup dumplings (what I was there for). Food was tasty and the XLB was nice and steaming hot. Good amount of meat and soup and the skin was just right. Service was good, we were seated immediately (party of 6) and order taken with a smile Finally the price, I would say a little on the pricey side for the portion size. So expect to spend a little bit more if you're coming in hangry. read more

This charming Chinese eatery offers an excellent selection of classics: mouthwatering xiao long bao, soup-filled buns, tender steamed dumplings, various small side plates and freshly hand-pulled noodles. Every dish is crafted with care and bursts with authentic flavor. Their handmade noodles stand out with satisfying chewiness, cooked to perfect consistency. Aside from amazing food, the restaurant boasts refined stylish decor and maintains spotless cleanliness throughout the entire dining area. Affordable and high-quality, definitely a must-visit for noodle and dumpling fans! read more

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Oh yay a new dumpling spot in the San Ramon area! I went with my bf for dinner and we ordered: 1 x Hot and Sour Soup 1 x Original Pork Soup Dumplings 1 x Chicken & Sweet Corn 1 x Pork & Shrimp Shumai 1 x Guava Jasmine Iced Tea 1 x Lemon Winter Melon Iced Tea ================ Service & Ambiance ================ First off I was very surprised walking inside the restaurant. Very modern interiors, the place was clean and servers were attentive. They made sure we were taken care of! I came in on a Wednesday evening when it wasn't too crazy busy. Apparently they have a Fremont location, and looking at this location here in San Ramon it looks a bit more upscale. They did a nice job with branded plating and giving directions on how to consume soup dumplings and how to ratio out the sauces. They offered soy sauce, and black vinegar. However, I would love to see if they can offer chili oil or red vinegar. I followed the directions on the ratio that the restaurant recommended and my boyfriend loved it! :) The thing that does bother me is that when they do receive orders a blaring alarm beeps each time. It such a nice place, music volume is fine, but man that sound is awfully really loud and annoying! ====================== Hot and Sour Soup Review ====================== I didn't specifically order this but my boyfriend did he said it was an 8/10. I didn't have strong opinions about it, but I did think it was decent. =============================== Original Pork Soup Dumplings Review =============================== Personally, I think this was my favorite dish that I enjoyed the most in my meal. The soup was so delicious and not overly oily or heavy tasting. I'm still thinking about it! So I'm quite happy that this place is nearby. They gave 8 pieces for this set. I have nothing negative to say about this. It's pretty standard and no frills. ========================================= Chicken & Sweet Corn Steamed Dumplings Review ========================================= Hmm, I've been to many dumplings spots in SoCal but I haven't seen this combination before. I don't hate it! I think the flavor is a bit light or missing something. Otherwise I think its a good start for those who are still new to trying dumplings. ========================= Pork & Shrimp Shumai Review ========================= Everything was outstanding, but I didn't enjoy this too much. Honestly, it wasn't for me but I am sure other people will appreciate this if you like more shrimp. This one was lacking in pork, in fact I think I saw mostly shrimp in these. I was hoping there was more of a pork flavor that I typically see at some dim sum restaurants. Also, it would be helpful for the menu to explicitly tell you how many are offered. It didn't specify if it was 4 pieces or 8. Typically I see 4 sold each time at dim sum spots. Just pointing this out if you are introducing people new to dumplings/dim sum-like dishes. ========================== Guava Jasmine Iced Tea Review ========================== It tasted like candy, this was my boyfriend's drink. I didn't really taste any tea in it or Jasmine? I mainly can taste most of the Guava. But to be honest this was pretty good. It is on the sweeter side to my liking, but my boyfriend loved it, 9/10 for him as he says. Would like this to be filled to the brim. =============================== Lemon Winter Melon Iced Tea Review =============================== I loved this, a lot. They added in sliced lemons :) ! It was enjoyable, but I wish they served a bigger cup for this! It had the perfect amount of sweetness when I ordered it. Sweet, but not overly sweet and had a delicate taste. ================================ Some improvements I would like to see: ================================ 1. Offer more condiments, for the ginger condiments - maybe offer the ginger 1 per person instead of per table. It is quite awkward to share. 2. Red Vinegar would be nice to offer as a condiment as well as chili oil or crunchy chili oil 3. The Pork and Shrimp Shumai - It was more shrimp than pork, perhaps add a lot more pork for it. I'm not used to it, otherwise this should be called a Shrimp Shumai instead. 4. Larger portions on drinks as an option to upgrade 5. The way the menu is formatted can be improved. It doesn't look uniform, it would be helpful to have pictures or hire someone to make the menu easier to read. The menu does a good job at pointing out vegetarian dishes but it would be also helpful if it offers an indicator for vegan. If you currently don't cater to vegans then that's a whole different story. 6. Order notification noise. There is a blaring noise that pops up often. It can kill the good vibe the restaurant has already. It can cause a negative experience. ====== Overall ====== We enjoyed our meal, we live super close and this side of town was lacking east Asian restaurants. I hope more expand in this area because we really needed this! We will definitely come by again! read more

We tried this place when it first opened. We shall return once they are fully underway. Super nice serving staff.

Ambiance: Easy parking in large plaza. Fairly clean. Seating not hyper close together and was comfortable. Service: Good service and was checked on multiple times. Food: * Black Truffle dumpling: 2.5/5 Had truffle taste. Was very chewy. Bad placement in the steamer meant 2 of the 8 dumplings broke trying to get them because they were stuck to the steamer. * Crab and pork soup dumpling: 4.5/5 The dumpling meat practically melted in my mouth with how tender the meatball was * Scallion pancake: 4/5: crisp, not too greasy but felt a little dense read more

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A new dumpling place in town! The place has an open atmosphere and nicely decorated dining room. The servers are friendly. Dumplings are on point and tasty. We will certainly be returning soon. read more

Very good food. Dumplings are amazing. The place is beautiful and top notch staff. Super friendly

Food is good. Price is reasonable but portion is too small. Place is best and clean.

We were anxiously awaiting the opening of this location & opted to do take out as our first visit. While the ingredients were clearly super fresh and used abundantly, our family of 4 who tend to like our flavors salty and spicy, were not amazed by the overall seasoning on every dish with the exception of the sauteed green beans, which were our favorite. The dumplings just did not have that "umami" experience you would normally expect. A bit of a bummer. read more

I had an awesome time. Food was delicious and great service. Food came out quickly, even with a lot of customers there. I will be back soon. read more

M Dumpling - Noodles Near Me - San Ramon, California

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First off awesome food and service , food came on time they were really attentive towards us asked if we needed anything, when we asked a question about the menu they answered to there's best abilities.There is a few specifics they need to work on but not a big deal .Overall it was a great experience will obviously keep supporting this business ! read more

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Came in at 2:40pm for lunch and server said the kitchen was closed. If that is the case then why have a closing time of 3pm? For a new restaurant they should be more transparent and accommodating to new customers. read more

Do not get Asian food in east bay, get it in the south bay! The skin was not delicate enough. The pork was cold and the soup was too salty. Go get DTF instead if you want to dumplings read more

I saw the sign ' Grand opening ' and wanted to try this place out. I came in at 2:50 pm and wanted to order but employee came out and said sorry we are closing at 3 pm for lunch come back at 5 pm. LMAO not coming back for sure read more

Great food, great service, beautiful and clean inside! Will definitely continue to come back!

Went on 5/18 during their soft opening. Beautiful restaurant and clean. The staff were very friendly. Everything we ordered was very fresh and delicious! We loved the soup dumplings. They gave us radish oden on the house and it was so good! We will be back on the grand opening to experience the whole menu. This is right around the corner from our house so we will be coming here a lot! read more

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Glad to have a new restaurant nearby. The interior is remodeled and clean. Ordered xiao long bao and noodles and both were good. For dessert ordered the red bean sesame ball and it came out warm and was delicious. I will be coming back to try some of their other dishes. read more

Tasty food with good pricing. Interior is much nicer than the previous restaurant at this location. Will be back!

service and ambiance are good! but the quality/taste of food needs improvement. fried rice good, string beans and veggie dumpling not good.

so happy this opened up in san ramon! the dumplings were all delicious - nice chewy wrappers, fresh ingredients, not overly salty. the beans weren't over cooked or too oily like many other places. standouts were the truffle fried rice and beef potstickers. definitely coming back! read more