I have tried nearly every dumpling that this place offers. The best is the chicken with sweet corn dumpling. You get 14 of the little guys, and they're absolutely delicious. 14 dumplings is enough to be a filling meal. Go easy on the soy sauce, but be plentiful with the vinegar. The service here is pretty good. They're fairly tolerant of any questions you might have. The ambience is par for the course, but nothing to write home about. read more

Had this bookmarked for awhile and saw it when scrolling through the DD app. Be aware the prices are 20-30% higher! Plus $4.99 for long distance fee. I like to splurge sometimes and also I enjoy the comfort of eating at home. Shockingly good: - chicken mushroom dumplings - pillows of heaven, dipped into the pig ear sauce - juicy, fragrant and the mushrooms gave it a really nice texture - scallion pancake, layers of dough, chewy in the middle and crispy on the edges, seasoned well, greasy but the ratios of everything was right Good but not my preference: - pig ears, cooked down so it's softer, doesn't have the crunch I like but the mala was just enough I liked how you can individualize your order here through DD which is rare, less oil, salt, sugar, spiciness. Simple comfort food made well. read more

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Unassuming spot serves up delicious dumplings on San Pablo Ave. I've been here twice now as my grandma lives in the area and the dumplings hit every time! Plenty of parking along San Pablo Ave and around. Easy service, casual ambiance, dumplings made right in view, feels like the real deal! All their dumplings are delicious, including the chicken & mushroom and pork & napa cabbage. Their appetizers are delicious as well! Orders are good for sharing. Definitely recommend when youre craving some delicious dumplings! read more

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Sunday Feb 1 2026 about 12pm 4.7 stars "Honey, I don't want to go to some over priced, trendy, hoity-toity Michelin stared bla bla bla dumpling place. I don't want to go! I know It's going to have a line of customers around the block to wait in and It's going to be hard to find parking. They will be mostly college educated, 'I'm so hip' thinking, left leaning, 'hey dude hear my opinion- it's' the same as yours' blatherers. Some hipsters will have noise making- "Protesters In Training" crybaby children. Honey, I've been to fashionable spots like New Dumpling many times in many cities and disliked the experience each time. I dont want to go!" "OK I'll go" says I to my wife. "But if there is a line at the door we are not staying" --- Oh shoot. There is No line out the door. Damn it! I'm stuck. At least there is plenty of free street parking. They seated us immediately. Nice. This place looks spotless. It's a small, unassuming place. Hmm. Uncrowded with a few tables unoccupied. I'm liking it? The customers look like average Joe's and seem unpretentious. A few have babies that maraculously aren't crying. This New Dumpling is pleasantly quiet. There is no pumped in mood music to shout over. No kitchen timers or cash registers or phones ringing. No staff yelling across the room as in many Chinese restaurants I have been to. My sensitive ears are loving this quietness. Oh no. Here they come. Our followers are showing up. ---- You have heard the saying, "No matter where you go, there you are." Right? With us it is "No matter where we go, soon more customers there are". Somehow customers always follow us and today is no different. The tables fill. It's getting a little noisy but no need for earplugs yet. ---- There are a handful at most waiting at the door for a table. The host is keeping the tables turning over and new customers have maybe a five minute wait. The host is rocking it. Good job. These dumplings, the wonton soup and potato pancakes are a perfect heat, flavorful and light on the stomach. A simple presentation. Mmm, this is good. Wait. Am I actually nodding my head with pleasure with each bite? I've become a foodie geek? Oh shoot. I shouldn't have made the mistake of folding this potato pancakes in half as if it was pizza. Now It's dripping oil all over the place. This food quality and service is a steal for the price. Why is the busboy (who quadruples as the host, waiter and cashier) crashing dishes against each other while bussing the adjacent table? Ouch! Hurting my ears. I'm not loving this. :-( I might come back. Maybe even wait in line. My wife thanks me for finding this spot. read more

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We were craving dumplings and remembered we had been here before, so we decided to try some different flavors. We ordered the Green Chive with shrimp and porl dumplings and Sweet corn with Chicken dumplings. Each order came with 14 dumplings, and all of them were delicious. The wrappers were cooked to the right texture, not too thick, but not too thin that they didn't break when picked up with chopsticks. The fillings were well seasoned and had a comforting, home-cooked feel, making them a great option for a quick meal. I even bought three bags of frozen dumplings to take home. Each bag comes with 18 dumplings, which is a really good value. Highly recommended! read more

New Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

After a nice walk in the rain at Tilden Park and a visit to the merry go round, we came here for a hot lunch. This cute little restaurant reminds me of the cartoon Kung Fu panda's dad's noodle restaurant. Every little table has steaming bowls of noodles and soups surrounded by families. On a cold day like today, it is pure comfort. I enjoy the wonton soup partly because it's so easy to share with someone. They always bring out two little soup bowls so that you can share. My favorite dumpling is the Chive shrimp pork dumpling because you can really taste the chive and shrimp. I tried their cucumber mushroom salad for the first time today and I really enjoyed the garlic sauce. I actually dipped all my wontons and chive shrimp pork dumplings in this sauce. The cucumber sauce has a nice cilantro garlic flavor that is less strong than making your own vinegar soy sauce for dipping. I appreciate that they also have a clean bathroom here and the service is always very friendly. The owner works here and he keeps everything running smoothly. It is usually the restaurant I go to after a nice walk at Tilden or the Blake garden. It's never too crowded here. Prices are low for what you get. I find the food here to be simple but high quality. read more

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I had to go back & try more of what New Dumping had to offer. So here I am with my wife again 4 days after our first trip here. We got there at 4:30 pm when they open . We got seated right away by the owners wife. She offered ice water or tea. She came back with both Ha Ha great service. She took our order & within mins we were served our order. Our Green Onion pancakes & Shreded Pigs Ear Salad. Then came our very favorite Beef Noodle Soup came. Everything was very delicious. I only have to say is that the pancakes were just a bit oily but still very crispy. I dabbed the pancakes with my napkin & that made it better. Once again the food made my nite. Very enjoyable & very nice place to eat you can hear yourself talking & here the chef's cooking! I have to say please everyone come & enjoy this restaurant wonderful food for yourselves. Great Comfort Food. Oh! The value is here too! read more

New Dumpling - Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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No frills dumpling house.$13-14 for 14 pieces of freshly made nainai-like jiaozi. The chives one is the winner!!! Always busy. Get takeaway read more

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A small place but the dumplings are fantastic! The chicken and mushroom dumpling is definitely our favorite. Pair that with the green onion pancake and it makes the perfect meal! You can even buy frozen dumplings and make it at home. It's equally delicious! read more

Still five stars because I love the chicken and mushroom dumplings so much. Finally tried a few other kinds (chicken and corn, pork and celery) and the chicken and mushroom remain my favorite by far. Didn't love the texture of the pork ones and the chicken and corn ones were very corn forward. read more

This little unassuming place really delivers delicious food! We got there at 5:30 and were the only ones there except for a To Go customer. Then it got more and more busy. By the time we left every table was full. My friend had heard rave reviews plus I looked up what was recommended on Yelp. We ordered the Green Onion Pancakes and Cucumber & Funghi salad. The pancakes were thin and crispy, so good. And the cucumbers were nice and cold, they paired great with the black mushrooms. Then I ordered the Shrimp and Pork Dumplings ($13.99/14) and my friend got the Vegetarian ($13.99/14) I know you're thinking, 14 dumplings! I couldn't possibly eat that many dumplings but let me tell you, they went down easy. We will definitely be back! read more

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New Dumpling probably has some of my favorite dumplings in the East Bay. They make the dumplings and green onion pancakes fresh to order. So the dough of everything is the perfect chew. The green onion pancake is fragrant and flaky. I like dumplings with thicker skin which can sometimes be too doughy and not cooked through, but that's not the case with these dumplings! Also it baffles my mind how they're able to put tomato egg in a dumpling since it's such a wet filling. But I'm so glad they're able to do it with whatever magic they have. Their black bean noodles are a great option for a more balanced dish with fresh veggies and their handmade noodles. It is on the saltier side though! The restaurant is relatively small with most tables being good for groups of 4 or less. So I wouldn't recommend coming here with a very large group. Also with the restaurant being on the smaller side, the service is also very efficient and attentive! read more

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The food is great, have been here a dozen times or so. Dumplings are out of this world, and the small plates, particularly the green onion pancake, pig ear, and cucumber salad are superb with good portions. There are some things on the menu that I've ordered once but would not order again (pork and bean sauce noodle, hot and sour soup). Service is usually good if it's one of the women. However there's a guy that works there who is sow, rude, and usually just stands around looking at his phone rather than paying attention to the tables. Decor is simple but nice. Tables are always clean. The restaurant is very quiet though if there aren't many people inside. I think if they played some soft music that would be nice. read more

There were three of us and we ordered two orders of dumplings (14 dumplings per plate) and the wonton soup. It was the perfect amount of food and we were stuffed. The dumplings at the top of the menu were our favorite. If I were to come back, I would try a salad or noodles instead of the wonton soup. The dumplings were really good. I would want to come back to try the other options. Service was very helpful and they even refilled our hot teas. The restaurant is a tight storefront and the capacity inside is 24 people. We came after 1pm and they close for lunch at 2.30pm so it wasn't crowded at all. I highly recommend a visit to New Dumpling. read more

I came in and just ordered the vegetable dumplings. Unfortunately you can't order these frozen but you can order them heated or non-cooked. Once I ordered the two cooks started to prepare fresh dumplings. I've never seen them wrap dumplings right after ordering. The dumplings were delicious and continued napa, bok choy, mushrooms. The filling was seasoned well so the dumplings could be enjoyed without soy sauce. I would come back to try some of the other dishes. Small seating area with limited tables. read more

New Dumpling - Inside of the shop - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Delicious dumplings that will give you the feeling of warmth and comfort by the end of your meal. This small mom and pop located on a busy street is truly a hidden gem. We ordered the pig ear salad and it was delicious, the sauce was spicy and sour which was the perfect way to start the meal. We also ordered the beef noodle soup, chicken and corn dumplings, and the pork and Napa cabbage. Surprisingly, the chicken & pork was the favorite item of the meal. The sweetness from the corn was such a nice surprise!! read more

New Dumpling - Sweet Corn with Chicken Dumplings Beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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Fast service! Ordered the green onion pancake- very crispy. Shrimp and pork and chive dumpling and beef noodle soup. They received the Michelin bib in 2021- and for good reason! I like the handmade dumpling wrappers, it's less doughy than Shandong which I prefer. The beef noodle soup was decent, I enjoyed the depth of flavor and the chewiness of the noodle. Looking forward to trying out more of the menu next time. read more

New Dumpling - Green Onion Pancake - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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The food is simply amazing. They are on the Michelin guide for a reason! They deserve a star too! Service is good. This is a cozy place where staff is very helpful. The menu is simple, dumplings, soup, aps. Order and enjoy! Each bite was heaven for me. I got beef and carrot, shrimp dumplings .... The wonton soup ... chive pancakes ... and the bean curd salad all very good. You would be pressed to find a place this flavorful read more

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I went to this michellen reccomended restraunt.Food is good.Fast service.Ambiance is good.I love this dumpling. read more

New Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

We're really surprised by the 4 & 5 star reviews as we had a rather tasteless dinner and all of us had indigestion the rest of the evening. A small storefront - maybe 6 tables. We were brought menus and the server was particular about where the 3 of us could sit. Ordered wonton soup, cabbage and pork dumplings, and chicken & mushroom dumplings. The prices are great - $13 for 14 dumplings, however I don't think it was worth it. The wonton soup broth was good, but the dumplings IN the soup were flavorless. The chicken was overcooked in the chicken/mushroom dumplings. Both those and the pork & cabbage dumplings had no flavor. I cut them in half, poured a bowl of dipping sauce in, and then it was palatable. Perhaps the chef forgot salt, pepper, garlic and ginger last night? Sad to give a small local business just an ok review. If you have family members who need or like bland food, this is the place to go! read more

Tasty food every time I come. I love the customer service as well. The ambiance is nice and quiet. Do wish the space was more open and bigger. But if you come at opening there's plenty of space. read more

Well I find Michelin not always accurate but this place rocks! Yeah I love mom and pop family run dumpling joints but this place is pretty innovative with regard to dumplings. No it's not a fussy venue and neither is their wrapping technique or plating. Just get the pork and shrimp dumpling close your eyes... it's mind bending. Loved the seaweed salad. Really different than Japanese seaweed salad. Service is awesome also. read more

New Dumpling - Seaweed salad - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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We really love the dumplings. The Napa cabbage with pork, the green chive with shrimp and pork, and the mushroom with chicken dumplings were divine. The only problem was the pork wonton soup. The soup had baby shrimp in it that were unappetizing. We were unaware that shrimp would be included in the Pork Wonton soup because one member of our party is allergic to shrimp. read more

New Dumpling - Pork Wonton Soup - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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My god. There is a reason why this place is Michelin rated. The menu is small but mighty - and packs massive flavor. We ordered Green Chive With Shrimp And Pork Dumplings, Green Onion Pancake and Beef Noodle Soup. All of which were reasonably priced and very filling. The pancakes were so flavorful and had the best crunchy texture to go alongside their hot steamed dumplings. The dumplings too with amazing flavor and the perfect balanced of soft wrapping over a textured shrimp/pork mix inside. Food preparation is very quick and the staff very attentive to customer needs. I'd say the only thing that may be a buffer is that it is a smaller space, they appear to be busy but it seems a lot of people also order takeout so they didn't seem to have any issues with seating while we were there. It's also on a busy street so prepare to park just a bit further and to walk over. There's plenty to see and do so you're not missing out on anything! I cannot wait to come back! I can already foresee it being a new favorite treat. read more

New Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Freshly handmade to order dumplings - thin dough not chewy, just right seasoning not salty, moist fillings not dry, 14 bite-size dumplings per order. The chilled small plates are richer in flavor. Service is above average good. Cozy small place doesn't have any big table. read more

The most wonderful dumplings, generous portions and good prices! We usually get takeout, but the small eating area is perfectly fine. Their version of scallion pancake is the best I've ever had, crispy with delicious pastry. I'd love to try that wonton soup but it seems redundant with dumplings so I haven't gotten there yet. I've tried a couple of the innovative salads and liked them, but I wish there were some that were more green. All in all, for dumplings you can't go wrong here! 4.5 stars, rounding up due to great prices! read more

Went a little out of our way to try New Dumpling. We like how it's one of those small family run stores. We also like the simple menu because we're all just here for dumplings and beef noodle soup. The food was overall okay. We don't have any complaints. The service was very good though. The lady was very attentive and proactive. Not the typical service one would expect from Asian restaurants. This place was an easy 4 stars for us. read more

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Delicious and authentic Chinese dumplings, tastes just like home. We tried many dumpling variations, the Green Chive w/ Shrimp & Pork, Napa Cabbage w/ Pork, Sweet Corn w/ Chicken, and Celery w/ Beef, along with some Green Onion Pancakes and Shredded Pig Ear Salad. Great value for what you get as each dumpling order comes with 14. The Green Onion Pancakes were some of the best I've had as its very crispy and thin instead of thick and doughy. They make everything from scratch, even the dumpling wrappers. The staff was so sweet and nice and the inside is somewhat small but clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend New Dumpling and will be coming back here again very soon! read more

New Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

I found out this place was Michelin Bib Gourmand and wanted to try it out since I live so close by! For the prices, I think you get a generous amount of food, especially for the dumplings. The service was also very quick for a weekday lunchtime. My favorites were the green chive with pork and shrimp dumplings ($12.99) -- they had flavorful filling and a nice thickness in the wrapper. The chive pockets ($7.99) were slightly oily, but still tasty. I would probably pass on the beef noodle soup ($14.99) next time because it was oily and lacking in flavor. The beef also felt like it had more bone than meat. I would definitely come back for the dumplings and other sides though! read more

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This is our new fave dumpling place. First of all the people are from the north (Shandong). So the style of dumpling is not what you'd get say at dim sum-- aka, potstickers-- or frozen at Trader Joe's for that matter!). It's the northern style. And such interesting flavors- my current fave is corn + chicken, even tho' I'm not a fan of chicken in dumplings. They also serve other fixings like simple veggies, scallion pancake, cucumber and fungus (Chinese restaurant association marketers, a little help here?). During the pandemic they offered frozen take out and still do I believe. Yum! read more

Had to go back for more of their zucchini, egg and shrimp dumplings. So good, I mean look at how beautiful they are! Made fresh for you and I took them home to freeze, I just put the box in to freeze and then later when they were more stiff transferred them to a resealable bag. Thanks D! read more

New Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

The food was delicious. Everything was extremely hot and sexy and I would definitely come back here over and over again your order and dumplings are fresh made by hand right in front of us. We tried the shrimp, pork chicken and vegetarian. They were all excellent. Also the onion, pancakes and soups are a very large portions. I was impressed and will Come back. Only complaint is the owner helped us and he was very short with us the entire ordering and delivery ing the food to our table. But was nice before we left. But for food they need 6stars. For service 4.5 cause of the owner. read more

New Dumpling - the inside of a restaurant - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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It was Yelp that took us to dine at New Dumpling in El Cerrito after my mom's cardiologist's appointment in San Pablo today. We arrived almost noon and it was quiet. Looked like we were the first customers. The dining room was small and clean. The wall was simply & nicely decorated. I noticed the frame on the wall that Michelin recognized the restaurant in 2021. We were greeted with a smile of Gloria's when approaching our table. I told her it was our first time dining at her restaurant and she responded "thank you". We ordered the Green Onion Pancake, Pork Wonton Soup, Napa Cabbage with Pork Dumplings and Mushroom with Chicken Dumplings. She said it was good enough for the three of us. My mom was happy eating the crunchy Green Onion Pancake that came first. Then the dumplings were served next. Gloria told us the sauces on the table to use like soy sauce, vinegar & chili sauce. We had small saucer plates for dipping sauce. I asked for wood chopsticks since I was not good with plastic ones. Our hot teas were complimentary. She always came to refill our tea cups not even calling her attention. Our mom just had warm water instead that she refilled too. The boiled dumplings were so real tasty. The wonton soup came last and the broth was balance in taste since mom cannot eat salty soup. We were all happy with our meal. I even ordered the Napa cabbage with pork dumpling for take out for my mom & sis dinner. Gloria told me they also sell the frozen dumplings and instead of 14 pieces they add 4 extra dumplings for the same price. She gave me a postcard with the menu and the instructions how to boil the dumplings at home. She told me her mom makes the fresh dumplings along with a friend. I took the video when they were working on the dumplings. Also they are from northeast in China that was why they don't serve dumpling with soup (XLB). Our dining experience warranted by the Yelp reviews. I told Gloria when my mom has her next appointment, we will return and she appreciated it. I highly recommend eating dumplings at New Dumpling. read more

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First time eating here and it was super good! We got there about 30 minutes before their break, and the staff was super accommodating. Tried a bunch of dumplings: tomato and egg, sweet corn with chicken, cabbage with pork, and the wonton soup. Also had some shredded potato salad and the cucumber and black fungus. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The wrappers were just right, and the fillings were packed with flavor. My top picks were the sweet corn with chicken and the pork dumplings with the wonton soup. Overall, an awesome spot and definitely staying on the list! read more

We moved to the area a year ago and this is our favorite restaurant. Our go-to order is the green chive, shrimp, and pork dumplings, beef noodle soup, green onion pancakes, and, my personal favorite, the pig ear salad. I hope they're here for the next 30 years. read more

Another lunch place for my coworkers. Their dumplings have thicker and chewy skin than average dumplings. I really like their chive dumplings this time because the ingredients tasted really fresh and even herby. If you want homemade dumplings. Try here! Not heavily seasoned or MSG-ed like other places. Workers or owners were nice too. (P.s. They also have Tsingdao beer at 4.99) read more

New Dumpling - Dumplings! One with chive was really great! - Chinese Near Me - El Cerrito, California

We love this hole in the wall - what a gem! The menu is small and simple but they do their dumplings well. We also really enjoy the chive pockets (I usually don't even really eat chives!). The skin on the dumplings makes them so good. Would totally come back and eat more! read more

New dumpling is the best dumplings I have ever had - even in China or Japan. The space is easy to get to with parking in the back or right on the street. The staff is always friendly and attentive. The chicken and corn are my favorite. My favorite lunch spot in El Cerrito. read more

Our go to spot - the cucumber and fungus salad is insanely good. The chive pockets are also a standout, alongside the dumplings. 1000% recommend read more

The food is okay. Parking is hard to find. The portion is small. The service is fast.