Dough zone closed for a day and it led us to find a new local gem! Har gow was excellent. HK bestie approved. Multiple chunks of shrimp in there. Fish roe on top was a great touch. Beef noodle was a surprise hit. Not salty, not oily, just pure strong broth of beef. Loved the ramen-esque noodles that were chewy and curly. HK bestie says meat was tender and soft. Jellyfish seaweed salad was very refreshing!! Sesame, vinegary flavor with a bit of spice. Super good. On the saltier side so we took it home to add kelp noodles for a next day meal. Super glad we found this place. The staff was kind and we got free hot tea. Definitely coming back to try their signature items like XLBs. read more

Shang Dumpling - Jellyfish seaweed salad - Dim Sum Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Upon Yelp notifying me about this new restaurant that had recently opened, my curiosity was piqued and I decided to dine here 1.5 months ago for Saturday 5:30pm dinner and took some notes throughout my meal: Street parking wasn't too hard to find, and the city has nearby parking garages as well; I had to walk a few blocks. When I arrived, I passed by their soft opening sign at the entrance. Most of the restaurant was full but we didn't have to wait. Green onion pancake - very thin but not oily. Unfortunately had barely any green onion and was not very flavorful. It was served with a mildly spicy curry. My parents and I thought this mediocre and would not order again. Shrimp & chive dumpling - steamed without sauce. Fresh, naturally sweet shrimp, flavorful. Pork Shanghai soup dumpling - plenty of broth, flavorful Pan-fried pork buns - crispy at the bottom, petite sized, but flavorful. Served on a cute tiered stand. Braised beef noodle soup - reasonably tender beef. Noodles were al dente and springy. Mom thought the broth was a little bland. The service was excellent; the waitress was super friendly and let us know they pride themselves on not using any MSG. She also relayed that the chef makes the dumplings fresh and it takes 10 Chinese yellow-hair chickens to make the broth. Tea was complimentary. Overall, this place was reasonably good but if we were to compare this to a SF Chinatown restaurant I had previously reviewed, my mom and I both agree the Chinatown one is better in terms of portion size, flavor, and price. I wouldn't be opposed to returning here, though! read more

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Overall, the quality and taste of the dumplings here are good, but not great. Visited in early April during their soft opening, and got seated right away around 5 PM on a Wednesday. My friend and I had the following: -Kurobuta Pork Shanghai XLB (4/5) -Shanghai Pan Fried Buns (4/5 , mostly for the eye-catching presentation) -Beijing Scallion Beef Dumplings (3.5/5) -Shrimp Dumplings (3.5/5) We finished everything, but didn't find anything particularly noteworthy or memorable. Service was good and the food came out quickly. Restaurant was clean and casual. read more

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I've been wanting to try Shang Dumpling since it's new. Sharing the space with HiroNori ramen the left side and Shang is on the right side. There was a little wait on a Sunday night at 7:15. Service was nice and quick. All the food came out in timely order. Faves were all the xlb and dumplings. The skin isn't too thick and good amount of soup/filling inside. The chicken wings were good too. Crispy and good flavor. Small portion for the green beans and stir fried noodles though. Prices are reasonable for xlb and dumplings. Street parking and public garage around read more

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Shang Dumpling opened in downtown san Mateo and I have been meaning to try this place. I wished I went with more people but next time have to come try different dishes. We were seated right away on a Friday night at 6:30 but this place was packed. The server told us we had the option to order through him or the QR code. I opted to order through the QR code and submitted my order but it somewhat didn't go through since I saw a later table sat down and had a printed receipt of what they ordered. I checked in with a different waitress and asked if my order went through and she said she will check. She gave me a thumbs up so I thought my order went through but we were sitting there for like 10-15 mins and she came back that my order didn't go through and asked if I actually submit it. I didn't screenshot so didn't have a way of proving it so we ended up re ordering. The pork XLB was very juicy and was had a lot of filling but was lacking a bit of salt. The pan fried bun were good but felt the filling was lacking. The last dish ordered was the thick noodles which I would personally skip. It came last and was very oily. For 3 dishes it was roughly $50 before tip which was quite expensive. I saw other tables ordering jelly fish and the mini pan fried dumpling bun which I wanna try next time. read more

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Pretty solid new dumpling restaurant entry for downtown San Mateo The xlb was definitely a stand out being juicy, flavorful and noticeably fresh. Following nearby table trends I tried the pan fried pork buns - although I've never favored them as much as xlb they were good. Portions felt a little light for the price - particularly the fried rice and olive green bean (fyi very olive forward flavor). I'm not sure what makes their food Shanghai cuisine- perhaps I ordered the wrong dishes but everything tasted pretty typical for a dumpling restaurant. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side and from what I've seen tends to crowd fast. read more

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We came on a Sunday night and waited a little bit to get seated. They were pretty busy. We were asked right away if we wanted hot tea or water. Food came relatively quickly. We decided to do family style and tried a few dishes. Everything was pretty good. If I had to rank, I like the pan- fried pork buns the most, then the soup dumplings, then dumplings. They did a good job locking the broth in for pan fried pork buns and soup dumplings. Make sure you bite into it carefully so you don't burn your mouth. Chicken wings were crispy. Stir fried thick noodles were chewy. We would like to come back and try other dishes. read more

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We've been here twice and really enjoyed their dumplings , especially the plump and juicy Xiu Mai ! The staff were also very friendly . read more

I'm a bit confused on the style/region of Chinese cuisine here. There's a huge Shanghai photo on the wall (like floor to ceiling sized), though the staff speak Cantonese. Friendly and fast service btw. One thing for certain is that the XLB are solid - prob the most soup and least skin ratio on an xlb I've had in the Bay Area. Good texture. The beef noodle soup was good and didn't have a lot of msg (I wasn't sleepy or thirsty after) but idk what kind of beef noodle soup it was. No sauerkraut. Noodles were thinner and almost ramen esque? Beef super tender tho. Would come back and try the dumplings. read more

Shang Dumpling - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Shang Dumpling's dim sum dishes are as described to me - delightful and delicious. (Like that alliteration?) Service is friendly but brisk as it must be given the restaurant's popularity during a lunch or dinner rush. There are around 11 tables in a small space that also includes the kitchen and prep area. Bonus! A diner can watch the dumpling preparation behind glass as you wait to be seated. I ate here for lunch sitting alone but truthfully the dumplings here are best shared with a group and eaten family style for variety and ease of sampling multiple dishes. My Shanghai pork soup dumplings had that thin soft dough wrapper found in the freshest dumplings with a tasty and piping hot soup and meat filling when they arrived at the table. My pork and shrimp sue mai was also juicy and excellent. Yum! A suggestion for the owner-it might be good to offer a lunch sampler plate of your freshest and fastest moving dumplings for those lunch time loners (like me today!). But given the obvious priority on fresh preparation I understand if "samplers" don't fit this model. A well deserved five stars! read more

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New chinese restaurant at San Mate Downtown. This is the third restaurant that occupy this space as far as I remember. The layou doesn't change from previous restaurant as I recall. It is nice and clean decoration.wit kind of open kitchecn but separated by glass screen. We got seating right away. The menu is not overwhelming. It has appetizer, dumpling, XLB, fried bun, meat, dimsum, seafood, veggie, fried rice. We ordered pork XLB, Sichuan spicy wonton, and beef and mushroom fried rice. Food was ready pretty quickly. Both xlb and beef mushroom fried rice are yummy. The xlb skin is thin and the liquid and meat are good. The beef mushroom fried rice is very unique. I cannot stop eating it. This is the first time I have this combination. The sichuan spicy wonton is also yummy. It is not too numbing. Overall it was a nice lunch and for sure will be back next time to try other stuff. read more

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Great new spot! Their soft opening is busy, so be prepared to wait if you go during peak hours. Interior is modern, clean, spacious. There's a glass window so you can see the kitchen cooking. We ordered a ton of items; pan fried dumplings, XLB, truffle fried rice, laksa, chicken wings, etc. Everything was great. Our least favorite, interestingly, was the pan fried dumplings - not enough meat and the bun was too thick. Service was fast and attentive. Prices could be a bit lower but nothing egregious. read more

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We had a lovely weekday lunch at Shang Dumpling, a welcomed new addition to the downtown San Mateo food scene. They had opened 3/18/26 and are currently in soft opening. The restaurant's interior is brightly lit and features a good number of tables. A large photograph of Shanghai adorns the main wall. We truly appreciated the helpful tips and the overall positive atmosphere provided by the service. The Shanghai soup dumplings (aka xlb) were impressive! There's 6 to an order, but bigger than what we've seen at other places. What's particularly impressive is the amount of tasty soup in each dumpling; the dumpling held together well too. We learned from our wait staff that each xlb is made-to-order, which could mean longer wait times when they are busy. We came during late lunch on a weekday so it wasn't a problem. The other stand-out was the baked char siu bao; it had come out of the oven not long ago and was recommended to us. They were good: great balance of fillings and bun, and warm buns are always good! I wish they had kept it a bit warmer though. Other dishes were good too but it's the xlb we will be returning for. We were told the beef noodle soup and laksa are also popular so we might try one of those next time. read more

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Stopped in and the Xiao long bao was s the stand out of the meal. Thin skin, tons of soup, and they held together like pros. Easily the thing I'd come back for. Baked pork buns were great as well -- crisp snow crust top, soft bun, solid filling. Pan‑fried buns were good too, just not on the same level as the XLB. Garlic cucumber was basic and did its job, nothing more to say here. The din tai fung ones are still the standard. Service was friendly, staff had good recs, and the space is bright and clean with an open kitchen. Great addition to the downtown dining scene! Already planning a return trip, and the Xiao long bao are a guaranteed reorder. read more

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My coworker and I stopped in for lunch during their soft opening. It was pretty busy and we were seated quickly. You can see the kitchen behind glass when you walk in. We were so hungry we ordered so many dumplings. The mala beef shank was nice and spicy. The garlic cucumber was good, but we liked the spicy mala sauce that we soon put the cucumbers in with the shanks. The mini pan fried pork buns were tasty, though not a lot of soup, as expected. The shrimp, chicken and chive dumplings were well seasoned and were my favorite out of all the dishes. Siu mai was good with a big shrimp on top. The Shanghai pan-fried pork buns came last and were perfectly prepared. Right amount of soup inside, well fried bottom without being overcooked, and very tasty. I did wish they had a little more ginger for us, but I'll just ask for more next time. This is a great dumpling option on 3rd. It's very casual so I'm looking g forward to dropping in for more work lunches and dinners. read more

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Quick take: Everything is good! First time here during their soft opening. Service is very attentive, fast, and friendly. Ordered the jellyfish and seaweed salad, pork and napa cabbage dumplings, crab and pork XLB, and the XO sauce noodles. I loved every dish! The meat inside all the dumplings were delicious. The XLB juice/soup is very flavorful. The restaurant is very loud. It's a festive bustling vibe. So not a quiet romantic place. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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They are still soft opening, but dinner time already full, we walk in see a lot of cute boas decor, clean and bright setting. Restaurant not very big so you can easily see xlb in progress. Welcoming and friendly staffs, we got seated and staff members took our orders. #1 favor today is the made to order- original pork XLB, skin is thin, meat is well seasoned is good and very juicy. - we ordered a 2nd after we finish. Not sure if our most recent XLB in Southern California was bad make us extra happy for this favorful XLB. I did see other reviews with maybe better then ding tai fung #2 Green bean w/ salted olive it's very favorful no green (grassy favor) but the beans are not super soft, not super salty even with the olive. #3 sichuan spicy wontons. The wonton is more like Hong Kong style wonton, it has shrimp and pork inside kind of big it is favors, first bite not spicy but the Sichuan pepper will attack you after. I think I prefer smaller wonton We also ordered pan fried pork buns it's good too is soft bottom is crispy but the dough a little thick it is very juicy and pork favorful. Hor Goe Shrimp Dumpings, it's average but it's more expensive then most dim sum restaurant. Braised beef noodle soup is very bland not as much favor as everything else, noodle thin type. Milk pudding rabbits are really good. Not overly sweet, not too soft just perfect texture with a little coconut taste. read more

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We were walking in downtown San Mateo and stumbled on this spot. We're always looking for new XLB spots and were very pleasantly surprised with the quality! Service was incredibly fast and the food, even though made-to-order, came out in a timely manner as well. Very clean inside with plenty of natural lighting. What we ordered: -Baked BBQ Pork Buns: (the only dish that didn't seem made to order since it wasn't super warm). the crust was SO crispy and flavorful. there was a good ratio of filling to bun. one of my favs -Truffle seafood fried rice: loaded with shrimp, calamari and scallops that were all super bouncy. mixed with some carrots, peas and eggs to give it some nice veggie balance. the truffle flavor was strong throughout! -Pork XLB: so delicately made. the wrapper was super thin and the pork filling had a great texture and flavor. it was bursting with soup and honestly, would say it's one of our favorite XLBs in the Bay! -Shanghai Pan-fried Pork Buns: came out the coolest display. A bit disappointed with this one after all the other delicious dishes. The bottom wasn't too crispy and the wrapper was a big thick. still good but not as strong of a dish. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Wow, yet another dumpling place popped up, but this one is pretty good! Xiao long bao are filled to the brim with soup. It came out piping hot. We got the truffle flavor and it had good truffle taste. Green beans were delicious. I thought the wontons in chili sauce was mid. I would try the fried chicken next time. read more

Amazing service and busy restaurant. Th waiter stopped by asking if we wanted to submit a few items because some take longer than others. +1 We ordered the XLB (pork and shrimp), shrimp toast, XO noodles with shrimp bean curd and Shanghai pan fried dumpling. The XLB had amazing flavor. The XO noodles were great. The pan fried dumplings were fine but I would skip on the shrimp toast. Not much flavor to it. read more

San Mateo's newest Chinese spot! They took over the space next to Hiro Nori and are doing their soft opening right now. My family came in on a Saturday around 1pm and waited around 5 minutes to get seated. We ordered the Kurobuta Pork Shanghai Soup Dumpling (4/5 - had lots of soup and thin dumpling wrapping but the meat seems to be having bones/tendons to chew through & not as much flavor), Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns (3/5 - wished for more meat and less air/bread), Shanghai Style Stir-Fried Thick Noodle (2/5 wanted more flavor), and Laksa Seafood Noodles (4/5 good amounts of shrimp and scallop). Overall, alright but not sure if we would come back. read more

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went on a fri around 6pm and walked right in ... by 6:30-7 it was packed so you kinda gotta time it right. been wanting to check this place out since it opened and honestly SO glad i did. they give you complimentary hot tea when you sit down which is always nice. Service was super fast and literally everything i ordered was on point. got the garlic cucumber salad, pan fried green beans, and the XLBs -- and omg the XLBs. they were so good, like melt-in-your-mouth good. The mushroom and beef fried rice we ordered was also super good. def one of my fave new spots in san mateo rn!! read more

Shang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - San Mateo, California

We had the truffle XLB, regular XLB, fried XLB, LaSha seafood noodles, and crispy green beans. Everything tasted wonderful. The green beans were especially good--crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The service has improved noticeably since our last visit. The restaurant was very busy and packed on the weekend, but the food quality remained excellent. Overall, a great dining experience, and we'll definitely be back. read more

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I ordered their fried shrimp roll and their pork & truffle soup dumplings--they were both delicious! The soup dumplings had a good amount of soup and the truffle flavor was yummy and fragrant. read more

Shang Dumpling - #12 Pork & Truffle Dumplings - very soupy and tasty! - Dim Sum Near Me - San Mateo, California

The newest dumpling kid on the block, Shang dumpling fills the old space occupied by Nick the Greek but with a very well done interior space. San Mateo is not lacking in dumpling spots, but Shang dumpling sets itself apart with their VERY generous Xiao Long Baos. You know it's going to be good when the skin is so thin that you can see the puddle of delicious soup inside each bao. On my trip on Sunday his sleepy Sunday morning, I ordered the crab and pork XLB (authentic, with visible and tasty delicious chunks of crab meat), shrimp har gow (good, but probably not as much bang for your buck), and eggplant tofu (perfect texture and taste, not too salty). As someone who frequents the downtown area, I can definitely see Shang dumpling falling into my rotation of options as the XLB favorite. Definitely worth a trip! read more

First time trying this place and it was great. The shrimp chive dumpling and pork crab soup dumpling were excellent. We also tried the Yangzhou fried rice, crispy fried chicken wing and green beans . Everything came out piping hot and delicious. The servers were very friendly and nice. The place is nice and clean and the seats are comfortable. Would go back again. read more

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2nd time takeaway: consistent Chose different dishes this time around and the flavors were all good. The only thing I probably wouldn't order again is the fried rice. Everything else had good to great flavor. Not usually a fried spring roll fan but this was peak. read more

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First time trying out this restaurant downtown. Everything was delicious, especially the Shrimp Eggrolls (which I forgot to take a picture of lol). The service was very good as well, and it was a nice and calm atmosphere while I was eating. The Fried Chicken actually made me wanna try more chicken that remains on the bone, instead of the boneless version. SUPER flavored and savory! The Pork Buns were delicious as well, but be careful when you bite into them. They're filled with yummy but VERY HOT soup, and I learned that the hard way when I scaled the side of my mouth and got juice on my shirt a bit. To be fair to the restaurant, they warn you on the menu that the Pork buns have soup in them, and to take small bites to start. Finally, the Shrimp Eggrolls were the absolute BEST part of the meal. Combined with the veggies inside, it was very flavored and borderline refreshing! Combined with the dipping sweet chili sauce, and it was just SUPERB! Definitely coming back for more in the future! read more

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Discovered this new xlb place in San Mateo. I arrived when they first opened and was seated right the way. Ordered the fried tofu and XLB. Loved the fried soft tofu - lightly coated, crispy, fresh and not over seasoned. 6/5 The XLB skin was thin and tender super yummy with a good amount of broth. The filling was good but could use a little bit more flavor. 4/5 I would definitely be back to try other items. Dining room looks clean, staff is friendly and there is plenty of street parking. read more

Shang Dumpling - Pork XLB - Dim Sum Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Talented Chefs and Kitchen staff Shrimp and Chive dumpling nicely done, perfect flavor, nice dough. Pineapple Chicken nice fresh Pineapple, tender, plenty of Red and Green Bell Peppers, has some heat. Broccoli Beef Good portion tender Beef, crisp Broccoli. Yangzhou stir fried Rice with Shrimp and Char Su. Excellent quality of Shrimp small but solid not clear chemically free. Char Su tender. Flavors were excellent. Service was perfect fast and capable. read more

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Located next to Hiro Nori Ramen in downtown San Mateo, there's only street metered parking or paid garages nearby. No outdoor seating. One unisex bathroom. *~ Our Order 3/21/2026 ~* Shrimp & Chive steamed dumplings: ($12.95) 10 pcs Kurobuta Pork XLB: ($12.95) 6 pcs Pan-fried XLB: ($12.95) 6 pcs XO Noodles w/ fried shrimp bean curd rolls: $12.95 Daily milk pudding: $3.95 The house made steamed dumpling and XLB wrapper were slightly thicker than I prefer but they were juicy and flavorful. The XO noodles had a great chew to the noodles with very crispy shrimp bean curd. The XO sauce had a slight spice and you can even see bits of dried fish and scallops. We couldn't pinpoint the flavor of the daily milk pudding (maybe chocolate or coffee?) but we were amused it looked like abalone. They're in soft opening phase, so do not dine if you're in a rush. They forgot our sheng jian bao (pan fried dumplings) and when it came out, then dumplings weren't fully cooked (probably because they were rushing it). Hopefully we don't get sick They took back the dish and off our bill because I had to leave. Unfortunately, the lady who took our card forgot to return to us before she left for break and it took awhile to flag someone down to get our card back. They did give us the milk pudding on the house tho (but they had also given the table next to us the dessert for free when they were just asking about it too). We would definitely still return since we did really enjoy the dishes we had. read more

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great food here! my family stopped by on a sunday evening and there was no wait. lots of seating inside and service was pretty quick. the pan fried dumpling tower was my favorite! i will come back the next time i am craving dumplings! read more

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This place is AMAZING. The xo noodles, the authentic xuao ling bao. The fried dumpling... EVERYTHING. IT'S SO GOOD. They're still working out the kinks in service but this is my new go to spot. Soft opening currently read more

Shang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - San Mateo, California

When I saw the sign I thought "another dumpling place?!?" I'm eating my words. I had lunch this week and I need to go back as soon as possible. XLB are so full of soup with nuance in each bite. The chive, shrimp, and pork dumplings taste so fresh and flavorful. Even their table chili oil is not just hot and salty, but umami and clean. I think if they can keep up this consistency, this might be my go to in San Mateo, which is saying a lot given all the competition read more

Not super special- average XLB and pan fried buns, below average green onion pancake. Their beef noodle soup honestly seemed like Cantonese style beef brisket with wheat noodles. Limited items on the menu. It is clean looking but service is just mid. The male server placed a cup of hot water in front of my 2 yr old, which is not thoughtful at all. read more

The XLB here is a must try!!! It's super juicy and soup filled. The fried tofu, pork buns, and pan fried xlb were our highlights. Highly recommend this as a casual lunch or dinner meal for authentic dumplings read more

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Lets start about how I saw this place on Instagram and thought I should go try a new place over my usual spot (My Dumpling). I came in on a Sunday around 1. There was a bit of a wait since it's around lunch hour. When we finally sat down, there is an ordering QR code on the table. One of the male waiters few minutes later tells us to order the XLBs first because it takes longer to cook. So I did that and then I ordered fried rice afterwards. Let's just say service is the worse here...we were asked what water we wanted by the male waiter, which was never brought by him. Female waiter comes by and I tell her we ordered already, but she asks what we want to drink. At this point, Im seeing communication is lacking. Also, they were very attentive to the tables right of us, which was a friend who brought their family. It's fine to chit chat with them,but show the same service to your customers First dish we get it the XLB. It's ok. I don't think it's the best. It tastes a lil sweet, which isn't my preference. When we first got it, male waiter notices we didn't get any ginger and he said he will bring it. NEVER came...we were already half finished and I see him walking by looking but never asks...Second dish was the fried rice. Just ok too...I thought the taste would be something special, but it just tastes like any regular wok hay fried rice...Third dish is the small pan fried XLB. The crispy edges make it more special. My suggestion is to either order this or the bigger size because the filling taste the same aside from the difference in the crispy edges/texture. FINALLY, the pan fried dumpling took FOREVER to come out...we were sitting there for a while and I see another table get it before us...I tell the waiter we are missing one more dish. He tells me it takes long to cook...I am in disbelief here. Displaying the dish looks "cool" but its can get annoying to grab the dumplings We asked for water refill and guess what? The male waiter comes by and goes to the other tables to give them water even to the table that is about to leave! OMG we asked for water first, why are you serving the people around us...I never felt so disrespected as a customer. When we asked for the check, they even gave us the wrong one...It was less than my check. Guess what? They did the same to the table next to us...I am never coming back here again. Nothing was good. Take yourself to My Dumpling instead. Service is quick and it tastes even better than here. read more

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I came here with a group of friends last night. I was blown away by how fresh and flavorful the food was. The menu is large, but we went for some of the most popular items. The highlight me was the shrimp toast - packed with fresh shrimp inside, perfectly crispy with sesame on the outside, super tasty. Hand down, they have the best XLB I've had in the Bay Area, piping hot and incredibly juicy. Equally delicious were truffle and crab versions. My husband loves the pan fried chive dumpling with their delicate skin and perfectly crisp bottom. The service quick and friendly, and the price is super reasonable. Must try! read more

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Came to Shang Dumpling's soft opening to try out their XLB! The XLB was wrapped fresh on the spot and then steamed. Perfect amount of soup and thin skin. Our family especially liked the bite sized pan fried XLB. Definitely recommend to anyone who loves XLB. read more

Shang Dumpling - Black Truffle Pork XLB - Dim Sum Near Me - San Mateo, California

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First time there, nice, clean and comfortable place. Food and price are both great. These are the dishes I had, unexpectedly delicious especially the Xiao Long Bao, 4 of us ordered 3, Don't forget to try the noodles and the other dumplings, also very tasty. Price was very reasonable. Sure will visit again. read more

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