dude this place is so fire. swung by with a few friends and there was a bit of a line, but honestly so worth the wait. massive shoutout to Fay!! it was our first time here and she was super patient with us, hooked us up with a table, and gave us the real tea on what to order. top tier service fr. she told us to get the beef noodle soup and it hit the spot. but holy shit, those mini pan-fried buns?? UNREAL. they're literally bite-sized, super crispy on the bottom, and just explode with flavor. hands down the best pan-fried buns in downtown San Mateo period. also can we talk about how clean this place is?? usually traditional Chinese spots can be kinda sticky and chaotic, but this place is literally spotless. they have an open kitchen so you can literally watch the aunties wrapping dumplings right in front of you. super cool vibe, and the little house-shaped lights on the wall are cute as hell. Def coming back, go check em out! read more

MY Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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solid casual dumpling spot for a quick meal! the interior is clean & simple with qr code ordering at the tables. even on a saturday night, we didn't have to wait long for a party of two. the food came quickly and servers were around when needed! the xlb had a good amount of soup and were flavorful, but the skin could be thinner. the mini sheng jian bao were pretty yummy as well and kind of fun to eat! we also had the beef scallion pancake roll. it was nice and savory with the hoisin but balanced nicely by the aromatics. the crispy eggplant was good, but it was more crunch and batter than eggplant at certain points. if you like that, you'll definitely enjoy how crispy the pieces are. i think we just wanted more eggplant so that might be a preference thing. also the sauce on this is more sweet & sour than spicy! overall, i enjoyed the meal. it was a pretty pleasant experience and everything tasted pretty good even if i wasn't wowed. i'd probably come back again for a quick lunch or dinner! read more

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Out of the dumplings spot in San Mateo, MY Dumpling is probably top 5. They doing everything pretty well, and price is comparable to the other dumpling spots in San Mateo/Peninsula (you're going to have to drive to the city for cheaper options). My only complaint is sometimes their stir fried dishes (namely the eggplant and dandan noodles) come out way too oily for my liking. XLB and dumplings are on point though and a good size! I'd also recommend the mini pan fried pork dumplings read more

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Food here was decent but not great. It was easy to get a table around 5:40 on a Wednesday evening. Service was fine. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Ambiance is a casual atmosphere, nothing fancy, good for a quick sit down meal. We ordered: Mini pan fried pork buns (4/5) Pork & shrimp soup dumplings (4/5) These were overpriced at 6 for $15. Dandan noodles with pork (3.5/5) read more

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Ordered to go and had no issues with pick up. The cashier was fast with giving my order. I will say overall 4.5/5 stars though just because this place is a little pricier than other places. The restaurant itself was clean and new. On to the food, 5/5 mini pan fried buns These were delightful small dumplings with a whole lot of juice and flavor and that slight crunch from the pan fried bottom. Must order. 4.5/5 pig ears Flavor was tasty. Well seasoned with hint of sichuan and not too oily. Only problem was that the ears were slightly too soggy but improved when eaten after being in the fridge 5/5 pork mustard green noodle soup This was just clean and tasty! The noodles were soft with a perfect bounce. The broth was lightly salted and delicious. 4/5 pork shrimp and chive dumpling This had a good mixture of filling. Juicy and flavorful. Skin is a little thick. Overall, I think this is some of the best dumplings on the peninsula. Definitely coming back and trying more. read more

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Best XLB in Bay Area, environment is clean, service is very decent, food are fresh , definitely worth 5 stars! read more

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Most subpar Chinese food I have ever had. The only standout aspect of this place is their portion sizes. We wanted to try their other dish options other than the dumplings but everything was just dry, bland, and lacking flavor. The pan fried potstickers don't even look like the image online. The service lacked, we were unaware we had to order on the QR code since everyone else around us was getting their order taken for them. read more

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Tasty but felt a little pricey for what you get imo. Their dumplings are certainly good though. The filling is flavorful and the dumpling skin is tender and chewy. The pork and napa cabbage is a classic (my favorite) and super good. The spicy dumplings came with a delicious sauce that we used for the rest of our food. It paired perfectly. The bbq pork buns were mediocre, I would not recommend them. Felt very gummy. The pan fried soup dumplings were juicy. idk if I would get them again though, since the basic dumplings were so much better in comparison. read more

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The more I come back to this place in San Mateo, the more it brings back memories of informal Mom & Pop diners tucked in the Hutong alleyways in Beijing. Pure comfort food that just fixes you....best washed down with Chinese beer. read more

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The food is good, service is quick, and tables packed in there. Barely any room to walk through. They had utensils at the end of the table and water containers. Who knows how long those containers were sitting there, though. There were two chili oils, but no soy sauce. I was a bit confused as they have a QR code to scan to order but then they come to your table to ask for your order. Pick a lane. Plenty of options to choose from and especially like the vast amount of seafood/veggie options. The honey walnut shrimp was not as expected, too deep fried. The fried rice had all the fixin's but no flavor. It desperately needed some soy sauce. The mini pan fried dumplings were the cutest thing ever! The shumai wasn't hittin' like other dim sum places. The salt and pepper fish was hella salty. XLB dumplings, dan dan noodles, and the cucumber salad were all favorites. We had plenty of leftovers. I did find a bug (not a fly, a bug bug) in one of my to-go containers. Had to throw it all out because I was paranoid that the bug had laid eggs or something. Double check your containers and/or food before eating. read more

XLB 10/10 very flavorful and well done Pork shu mai - big proportions but could be tastier Fried rice - good and well done as is every chinese restaurant I most especially liked their sesame balls, it was hot and crispy. Service was fast and waitresses were quick, too quick almost as to rush you. But overall place is great and the interiors are quite modern. One less star because I feel like their food had quite too much MSG, felt quite dizzy leaving and a bit pricyZ read more

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Very good spot for dumplings! Service was great and the food came out very fast! Spicy pork shrimp wontons (5/5) - SO GOOD! The spicy sauce has the perfect flavor, kind of like din tai fung but better. It's not too spicy, slightly sweet. Compliments the wonton very well. Smacked organic cucumber salad (4/5) - refreshing cucumber salad. Marinade is on the lighter side, but still pretty good Dumpling with pork and napa cabbage (4/5) - Skin is a bit thick in our opinion, but the filling is very tasty and juicy. Original pork soup dumplings (5/5) - very good soup dumplings! The dumpling skin is perfect, thin yet still sturdy enough to be picked up. It's soupy (soup is slightly on the thicker side) and flavorful. And they're a decent size. Mini fried sesame balls (4/5) - these are definitely mini and don't look like the images on their online ordering menu. Still good sesame balls though! Crispy exterior and sweet red bean filling. We are definitely coming back to try their other dishes in the future! read more

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My husband and I love dumplings, so we decided to stop by for dinner at 8pm on a Saturday evening. We didn't have to wait too long before we were seated in the back. The place was pretty packed inside and seemed a bit chaotic. We ordered and waited about 15 min or so before we got our food. We ordered the pan fried soup dumpling, mini pan fried pork bun, and braised beef noodle soup. Everything was above expectation, especially the dumplings because they were nice and crispy. I would probably skip the noodle soup next time since there wasn't anything special about it. I feel like the food here is authentic based on the quality and the taste. This spot will be on my list to come back again if I'm ever craving dumplings since good restaurants are hard to come by nowadays. It's also located in downtown with lots of restaurants nearby. read more

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Soup dumplings restaurants seem to be popping everywhere in the Bay Area like grass weeds in my back yard so I was naturally skeptical of how good it can be when this restaurant opened recently. I was pleasantly surprised. The place is nicely decorated, clean, and modern. Not only is there a clean restroom but it was actually heated! Not something you find at many Chinese restaurants:) Now on to the food. The original soup dumplings has one of the most broths of any dumplings I've tried. I counted almost 2 soup spoons of soup. The skin was thin. The dumplings were moist, tender and flavorful. The vinegar dipping sauce was solid though I wish there were more ginger. On the downside, one order comes with only six dumplings while other restaurants typically offer more. The crispy dumplings were nicely pan fried with a very crispy bottom. The dumpling was a bit more "doughy" than others I've tried but nevertheless good. Not as much "soup" in the crispy dumpling though. Also tried the spicy wontons which were solid but not hugely memorable. It wasn't too spicy at all but did have a good "mala" taste. They offer a long menu of other items as well including rice and noodles dishes, and I would definitely stop by next time to try them. read more

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3.5 stars - but let me preface this saying I JUST came back from Asia a few days ago where Asian food is 100000000000% better. The XLB here are legit. You can watch them wrapping them in the window in front. Wrapper was thin on the bottom (though a little thick on top) and full of flavorful soup. Pork potstickers were mediocre. A little chewy and hard to bite through and even though it's panfried, it wasn't crispy. Dan dan mien were basic. Nothing special - good, but not amazing. I enjoyed the honey grapefruit drink. Will be back to try more! read more

Great spot to drop by with 2-4 friends and share plates! The food was delicious and service was prompt and very friendly. Portions were fair for the current bay area economy. The soup dumplings were delicious, though over $2 each per pc was a bit more than expected, i.e. I thought there'd be more than 6 pc at 14.95. But if you are visiting "My Dumpling," definitely order dumplings! Just be careful, let them cool a few mins upon arrival; don't eat them immediately and burn your tongue with the hot soup inside. 4.5 overall, rounding up. read more

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Exactly what you'd expect! I love any restaurant that's giving Din Tai Fung and this one hits! Big fan of the garlic string beans and also the pan fried SJB - the bottoms were very very crisp and the inside was super soupy. Service was fast, and the food came out in a reasonable time even though this place was poppin' ! read more

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the restaurant was nice inside, i went on a monday night so it wasn't insanely crowded and i didn't need to wait for a table. the service was fine nothing super memorable. the food itself was good but nothing amazing. we ordered soup dumplings, garlic noodles, and these mini dumplings. the garlic noodles could have been more flavorful and were kind of cold, the dumplings were both hot, but i do think everything could have had a bit more flavor. i probably wouldn't come back but it was nice to try! read more

MY Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Exceptional Chinese restaurant that serves fresh and delicious dumplings (of course), but also xiaolongbao and other dim sum dishes. Best dish is definitely their marinated beef rolls, but their dandan noodles are also really good. The one dish we had to send back was the osmanthus rice wine sesame ball dessert soup, since the glutinous sesame balls were undercooked, and the staff were kind enough to remove it from the bill. Food is prepared quickly and I cannot stress how fresh the ingredients taste with good flavors. Besides the beautiful interior and well-decorated tableware, the staff are very friendly and kind, happily making concessions and ensuring everyone has a good experience. read more

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Simple and enjoyable but nothing crazy outstanding. The restaurant feels like a fast food spot in China - that's a good thing. Pretty authentic. Crowded and lively. The place is clean and feel new. The fried rice 8/10 good but portion small Chow mien 7/810 bit oily Dumplings 7/10 it's ok Soup dumplings 6/10 dough as undercook read more

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11/24/24 I came here to get dinner with a coworker one evening. I can't believe I didn't know this, but there is free parking in the caltrain garage on sundays, so that's where I parked. Unfortunately, it does smell like urine the further you go in, but at least it's free right? MY Dumpling is located in downtown San Mateo. And if you park at the caltrain station it's only a couples minutes to walk. Here's what we ordered to share: - Mini pan fried pork buns - Original pork soup dumpling - Dan dan noodle with pork (spicy) Everything tasted great and came out super quick. The soup dumplings were hot and flavorful. The pan fried pork buns were chewy and filled with pork inside. The Dan dan noodles were only mild spicy and I'm glad some veggies were added to the dish . I absolutely love dumplings and this place is at the top of my list. The restaurant itself is very clean, well lit and not too noisy inside. Will definitely need to come back another time for my next dumpling fix. read more

3.5 star review. Decent dumpling/chinese restaurant in downtown San Mateo. More than halfway through our meal, we noticed that there was a sticker that was still on the red bell pepper skin...I didn't feel like making a big deal out of it and we had finished 75% of that dish already so we just left the rest of the bell papers. I did point it out to our server at the end just so the kitchen is aware of it going forward. The staff was apologetic and gave us two yogurt drinks on our way out which was nice I guess. In terms of the rest of the food, it was ot bad. Chow mein was pretty standard. I asked for less oily but it was still a bit oily. Mini pan fried buns were juicy and crispy on the outside. The sweet and sour chicken was also crispy. read more

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All the food there is so good! My favorite dish is the spicy dumplings! Their spicy dumplings and string beans and noodles are my next go to if I'm craving dumplings and they come pretty close ratings to Din Tai fung! It is a busy restaurant. I like how you can order from the QR code from the table. Their service is very quick! I wish the restaurant was a little more spacious, but other than that overall my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area! read more

My family came in for a Sunday dinner and there was a wait, but it was only about 10 minutes. The service was quick and efficient. We ordered the spicy pork shrimp wontons and it had a bit of a sweeter taste to it and not spicy at all, which was not what I was expecting. The dough of the pan-fried soup dumplings were fluffy and delicious. Also got the eggplant in hot garlic sauce but it was too oiliy for my liking. Overall, the food was decent, and service was good, and it got the job done for wanting Chinese food for dinner without waiting a long time, but it wouldn't be my go-to. read more

Ordered the XLB, braised beef noodle soup, and garlic pea sprouts. All of it was flavorful and delicious. The braised beef noodle soup was the star of the show! Already recommended this place to some friends and will definitely be back read more

Very good soup dumplings, my family and I devoured the soup dumplings. We also enjoyed the cucumber salad. read more

081725 I told the BFF that I was craving for dumplings and suggested a place closer to her home but she opted to go in San Mateo instead since there are far more spots we can go afterwards. We made sure to time their opening (11 am) so we could avoid the lines. Turned out - great timing for us. We got seated and we ordered. The portion for the pork dumplings were only 6 - it was good - but would opt for more compared to other spots. The mini pan fried dumplings were delicious though be careful when biting - it spurts no joke. Also liked the chicken and corn dumplings were good. BFF ate the salad - it was too spicy for me. Their Vegetable Fried Rice W/ Egg was good, plenty of veggies and nice big proportion. Employees were not on the friendly side but that might be due to variety of reasons but just FYI. Overall, the place is clean and pricing was reasonable. read more

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Everything was great, and I definitely recommend this place! The only issue was with one staff member after we paid. She made us feel very uncomfortable because we didn't leave a tip. Throughout our meal, we asked for a few extra items that were never brought to our table, and she seemed annoyed whenever we asked if they had something they didn't offer. She even told us that tipping is "mandatory," which was very off-putting. Tips should be earned through good customer service, and unfortunately, she never checked on our table or made much effort to help us. Everything was great until we were leaving. Based on other reviews, it seems this has been a recurring issue that hasn't been addressed. The food was excellent, but I hope management reminds their staff that providing great customer service is what encourages customers to leave a tip, not pressuring them to do so. read more

I had this place on my list for a while and finally got to try it. It did not disappoint! We were a party of 4 and arrived at 7pm on a Saturday night. There was a 15 minute wait and it was almost exactly 15 minutes later that we were seated. It is fairly small inside, but clean and open. The servers were prompt and efficient. They worked as a team, you don't have one dedicated server. We ordered mostly stir fry entrees. The only dim sum we had was mini pork fried buns-they are delicious! I want to come back and try more of their dumplings. We ordered chicken fried rice, beef chow mein, salt and pepper fish, kung bao chicken, and sweet and sour chicken. Everything was fresh and tasty. When we tried to name our favorite dish no one could pick just one thing. It was all very good. The food service came out one dish at a time. We ordered the mini pork buns first, but they came out second to last. We will definitely be back for more! read more

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We've ordered from My Dumpling many times, and the food is always excellent and consistently delicious--whether dining in or getting takeout. The kids absolutely love the mini pan-fried pork dumplings and the pork soup dumplings. The mini pan-fried dumplings arrive hot and perfectly crispy every time. The pork soup dumplings have beautifully thin skins, just as they should, and they're generous with the accompanying vinegar sauce, which really enhances the flavor. The garden pea shoots are prepared with just the right amount of garlic and maintain a wonderful crunch. Even my kids--who usually avoid green vegetables--enjoy this dish here. My personal favorite dessert is the taro buns. I truly look forward to them every visit--they're perfectly balanced with just the right level of sweetness for my palate. The service here is incredible. That staff are kind, attentive and helpful. The restaurant itself is nice, clean and well lit. Tonight, they were especially kind and gifted my kids some squishy toys for Chinese New Year. I highly recommend My Dumpling! read more

MY Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

We came in and there was no line but there was one table left that was for disabled in front of the restaurant. It was a very hot day and the sun was shining directly on that one table. We were seated at the table for 1 minute and since nobody else was waiting for a table, I asked the server with glasses if we could switch to the table next to us ( they were about to leave), she just completely ignored me and said " huh?" with an annoyed face and tone and walked away. ( She does speak English and Chinese , so do I) After that , I actually wanted to leave but other restaurants had long lines . It was very hot inside since there was no air conditioning and she completely ignored me. After about 5 minutes , another customer came in and she gave him that table. When we were just about to leave, another server asked if we wanted the table inside near the window, So we moved. The older server was very kind. The best dish we ordered was the Shanghai soup dumplings. They tasted delicious. Everything else was just okay. Garlic string beans were just average 5/10 Popcorn chicken was a bit dry 6/10 Dumplings with corn and chicken 7/10 Mini pan fried dumpling 7/10 ( not much flavor) Soup dumplings 10/10 read more

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This place was cute. It had great sized tables but the one we were seated at was pretty dirty including underneath. The staff wasn't super friendly. Although it was a sit in and eat type of place it seemed more like a fast food place because they were really quick to serve us and have us leave. The food was lacking flavor for the Dumplings and fried gyoza. The chicken was very sweet and had a good crunch to it. If you're in a hurry, this is a great place to go to I just would recommend the staff to do a better job of cleaning and then seating you. read more

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We were so busy eating that we forgot to take pictures. We walked by and saw the picture of the pan fried mini soup dumplings and were so interested. Glad we stopped as these are delicious and the kids devoured them. We always like our favorite places and have not been good about trying other dumpling restaurants but we are definitely returning for these mini soup dumplings. Their pan fried pork buns were delicious and will definitely be ordering the salt and pepper fish and tofu and noodles again! It gets crowded but we went early around 11 for lunch and there were still a couple of tables open. read more

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We ordered haw gao, sui Mai, and soup dumplings. The soup dumplings were good and the sui Mai was okay. They weren't very flavorful. The haw gao was strange and not what I'm used to. The shape and size was all weird and it was more like a real dumpling shape instead of a ball shape. It threw me off a little bit and also didn't have much flavor. All in all, I was disappointed and wouldn't go back. read more

MY Dumpling - Soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Friendly attentive service Hand made dumplings all made to order Delicious Food all around Casual clean ambiance read more

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Nice location that they are in, and really love their crab soup dumplings and some boil dumplings that we have try such as pork with chives dumplings, and chicken corn dumpling, is really delicious. The xiaolongbao have thin skins and are full of flavorful soup, and the filling is fresh and tasty. Each bite is juicy and satisfying. The dumplings are well-made, generously filled, and seasoned just right -- they taste great even without any dipping sauce. Everything is served fresh, The prices are reasonable and the value is excellent. This is definitely a place I would come back to again, and I've recommended it to my friends. Further more, server are friendly and they will keep filling the water even though they are very busy. But anyway, REALLY enjoy having dinner tonight with my family in this place. read more

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Came here as a group of 4 and this place absolutely did not disappoint. The pork ears were delicious along with everything else! Hits the spot 100% if you are craving soup dumplings. read more

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We got her about 11:45 on Mothers Day and didn't have to wait in line. Everything we ordered was good. Wish they had soy sauce on the end of the table. They give plastic forks which I didn't like so we asked for regular fork; the walnut prawn was not I expected- to much batter: read more

Small place but fast turn over, the inside is bright. 1pm on Sunday, the restaurant was full but we didn't have to wait too long. Waiting area we can see working making dumplings. Order with QR code, food comes fast. Service also very fast maybe we sit very close to the kitchen, I felt like they are waiting for me to finish my last dumpling then change out the bun down original xlb, that's my favor. Meat was soft flavored well, everyone of the xlb had soup in it. Dough a little thicker then I thought but has favor. I wish there's more ginger in the vinegar plate and they r thinner. Pan fried pork bun, bottom is crispy. It's hit & miss not each one has soup and the dough was super thick, even its thick when your pick up the bun, you can see the soup already came out very sad. Cucumbers, it's just missing something, not sour enough, not spicy enough and maybe a little too big of each piece. Maybe smack it more so the sauce will get to it. Part of it is felt like I'm just eating a cucumber without taste. read more

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My friend took me here for a very belated treat and it didn't it disappoint! We actually got there at 11:30 but didn't see a line so we thought we had time to shop around first. We can back around 12:15 and the line was out the door! Luckily the wait was only about 10 mins as we got a sit inside. My friend recommended the mini pan fried dumplings, xlb and the bean paste with noodles (jijiang mein). It was all amazing!! The xlb was packed with juice and I mean packed that it took two spoons to finish it. The skin was thin, which is how I liked it ! The pan fried dumplings had the perfect crisp and when it came to the noodles it was packed with flavors! They also have dumplings that were premade on their freezer section. So if you want to take some to go , you can make it at home. I would definitely come back! read more

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