I can't say how much I love this place, though I almost exclusively go for take-out now. It's been a very convenient stop on the way home. I call in my order, walk in, pay, and get home before my food is even cold. My go-to involved: Dumplings - I've gotten a lot of different ones and they're always spot-on. My only small disappointment is that the pan friend buns (生煎包) have a thick bao bun and isn't juicy. I'm used to the ones with a thicker dumpling wrapper and is almost like a xiao long bao soup inside. Spicy Tendons - I can order these for days. Plus, the collagen is good for your skin! Or something Shanghai thick noodles - Simple and delicious Shanghai rice cakes - Saucy and delicious I see their whole menu and it seems like they cater a bit to the white taste...which given their location on Monterey in Sunnyside...valid. However, their Shanghainese and dumpling selections are really solid. Also a great price - I'm never breaking the bank to come here! read more

So I ordered from this place as they were running a special through Uber One. Buy one get one free for Spicy Chive and pork Dumplings. I work in SF so I wanted to try something different than I usually get as I live in Oakland. The food was ok, but there were 2 deficiencies IMHO. The wrapper for the dumplings was too thick, causing the meat to wrapper ratio to be off. Also they were not at all spicy. I might give this place another try, but I would have to get something different. I thought the food was a good value with the deal they provided. It did come promptly and was still warm when delivered so I'm sure they were freshly made. Hoping I have a better experience when I try it again. read more

Shanghai Dumpling King - Spicy Chives & Pork Dumpling (8)/红交 - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I will always love the food here no matter how many times I buy takeout. They never fails to impress me with the same taste and energy from the owner. He's so nice and always remember me even tho I haven't dined in here since forever. The spicy wontons and rice cakes here a must for me every time. The restaurant may look run down, but it just means the food is that good. It maybe be just another dumpling restaurant to others, but this is definitely my favorite restaurant of all time. read more

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The dumplings here are really good. Personally their other food is just okay but this place is called, "Shanghai dumpling king" so the other stuff doesn't really matter tbh. The dumplings are worth it every try time but my favorite thing to get there is their egg puff. I always get at least two orders. They have one of the best in the city read more

There is so much msg in the fried rice, after eatting my throat immediately started getting irritated, and theres no disclosure that it has this amount or a way to opt out as they block their special instruction on doordash. read more

Came here for the first time to meet up with a friend. Although I suggested this spot as it happened to be nearby, my friend as it turned out was a regular here as he used to work pretty close by. A rather old exterior, matched by an equally old and dingy looking interior, this place nevertheless had plenty of seating and was virtually empty when we arrived in the afternoon during a weekend. Although I was initially skeptical due to the lack of patrons, my opinion was quickly changed when the food started coming out. We ordered several different soup dumplings to try, and they were all very sizeable and juicy. We also opted for a few pot stickers, along with a green onion pancake. Everything came out pretty quickly after ordering and was all delicious. Although situated in the middle of a residential area, if you happen to find yourself nearby, Shanghai Dumpling King is worth a visit. read more

Came here with my friends since they were raving about this family owned business. We ordered bbq pork steam buns, fried rice, chili wonton, chow fun, soup dumplings and chicken and corn soup! If you come here, definitely try out the chicken and corn soup and chili wontons. Both were super flavorful and savory! The service was great. The server was super nice and helpful that we got sesame balls at the end of our meal as a dessert! read more

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Don't let the exterior of the store fool you! The inside of the store is spacious and clean. The one staff/store owner working was very friendly and kind. The food was really good! The portions were big, and the food came out fast! Would definitely recommend what I ordered--the Shanghai soup dumplings, pan fried pork buns & combination chow mein! read more

Shanghai Dumpling King - #12. Pan Fried Pork Bun - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A+ takeout! One of our faves. We love the pea sprouts, sesame chicken, nian gao, and SH noodles. Ngl, I might order from them tonight. Service with takeout is quick and easy. We've never dined in here. From what I remember, the dining room is no frills with regular and banquet sized round tables. read more

This is one of my go to spots for the last year since I've tried it. Sam runs the front of the house and he is so kind and efficient. They have such a wide variety of options and everything has been delicious. My favorites are the spicy chive dumplings, pea sprouts, and the bbq pork buns. It's a clean restaurant with no frills since the focus is on the food. I definitely recommend going with a group so you can try lots of different things. read more

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This time around the food (pot stickers, eggplant with garlic sauce, sesame chicken, vegetable chow mein) was disappointing...not much flavor in any of them, few vegetables in the chow mein. In previous visits the food was very good. Perhaps just an off-night in the kitchen. read more

I can't even count how many times we have been here. Always delicious. I love the Shanghai dumplings and the green beans.

I've only tried Shanghai Dumpling King a few times even though they're walking distance of me, but I've come to realize that some dishes are better than others. Out of what I've tried, their best dish are the Beijing style dumplings. I get these to-go sometimes when I'm craving homemade dumplings, especially since I prefer thick dumpling skins. 4 stars: Beijing style dumplings 3 stars: Hong you shui jiao, XLB, garlic string beans (tasted soggy but maybe that's because we did takeout) 2 stars: Shanghai wonton soup, SJB read more

Everything we ordered: fried pork bun, dumplings, green onion pancakes, fried rice, salt/pepper fish -- tasted bad! Fried pork bun was RAW (both meat and dough). Dumpling was very porky. Meat was really dry (they're prob old and freeze burnt). We threw everything away -- almost $80 down the thrash! read more

Shanghai Dumpling King is hands down one of the best local gems in the neighborhood. I honestly go back and forth about even writing this review--because the food is so good that I don't want it to get so popular I can't find a table! From the perfectly delicate soup dumplings to the flavorful stir-fried dishes, everything is consistently fresh, authentic, and made with care. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the service is always warm and welcoming. It's the kind of place you find yourself coming back to again and again. Truly a neighborhood treasure. read more

I was really excited to try this place since the reviews looked good, but unfortunately this was about the most mediocre Chinese food I've had in a while. The part that really made me sad is that I love beef tendon and their spicy tendon was so soft that it felt old. I couldn't eat it. The thing that got them two stars is that the spicy sauce for the dumplings was really good. The Mongolian beef was ok too. The lemon chicken and the broccoli beef really didn't have much flavor at all. Bummer but there are plenty more Chinese restaurants to try! read more

I have NEVER had a bad experience here in all of the years they have been open. Every dish, every customer service experience, all of it...THE BEST. I am so glad they are in my neighborhood. read more

Amazing food, soup dumplings are much bigger than any restaurant I've been to. The crab and pork have such a tender and sweet flavor to them, and not to mention the chewy and soft dumpling skin! Same for the original soup dumpling, such seasoned meat, super savory and delicious skin. The star of the show though, was the custard egg yolk bun. The custard was so sweet and salty, you can tell there was actual egg yolk!! Over all, amazing, and the service was what you would expect at a Chinese restaurant, fast. Super humble place and great atmosphere, lots of the customer would praise the food! read more

Was visiting the area and wanted some dumplings but no car, so I ordered for delivery . They traveled well and were very tasty would definitely get them again read more

Shanghai Dumpling King - Spicy wonton - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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As a regular patron of this restaurant, we keep returning for their Shanghai dumplings, spicy won tons, and the shrimp chive dumplings in particular. The Dan Dan noodles are good as is the garlic bok choy. The server/owner is a very hard working and friendly gentleman. Parking in the area is reasonable as well. Pre-Covid, there would always be a wait at dinner time, but not anymore, sadly. read more

This is my go-to place for takeout. A great selection of dumplings and really fair prices. They are so good even room temperature. The staff is SUPER nice and friendly too. I recently made a big order and they were out of cucumbers. They went to the store and bought more cucumbers just to fill our order- how cool is that! I highly recommend them! read more

The food is so good and the costumer service (Sam) is great. The mango lassi is to die for and so is the minced pork noodles. And if you are vegetarian, there are lots of options such as the string beans and the vegetable fried rice. Everyone is super friendly and this is my favorite restaurant. - Elsa (10.5 years old) read more

Solid place for takeout! Wanted some good dumplings and stumbled upon this place on UberEats. We ordered the Shanghai Egg Roll, Lamb Pot Sticker, Dan Dan Noodles, Spicy Wonton, Pan Fried Pork Bun. All really good but what stood out was the spicy wonton (but one get one free on UberEats) and the Dan Dan noodles. Delivery took approximately an hour which was reasonable. Definitely worth a try and visit sometime! read more

Shanghai Dumpling King - Shanghai Egg Roll, Lamb Pot Sticker, Dan Dan Noodles, Spicy Wonton, Pan Fried Pork Bun @teeeeeeeeeeem - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Power outage in my house the whole day put me in a bad mood so I stopped by for some comfort food. Me and my belly are HAPPY now pot stickers and general tsos chicken were absolutely fire!!! read more

Shanghai Dumpling King - Sorry all gone! - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visit Date: 06/16/2024 Pros: * FOOD! * The wait staff was extremely attentive Cons: * None Food Review: * Soup Dumplings: To die for, chewy skin texture and soupy * Pan Fried Pork Buns: Perfectly pan fried with a nice amount of pork filling * Spicy Chive and Shrimp Dumpling: Beautifully cooked, skin was perfect and overall a nice spiciness to them without overwhelming our palate. * Stir Fried Rice Cakes: This dish is not very common on Chinese menus so I had to try it. Perfectly cooked with the rice cakes haven't a spring to it when bitten. * Fried Spinach with Garlic: Magnificent! I typically base Chinese restaurants on their spinach and garlic dish and this one hit the mark. Perfectly cooked. Thoughts: I will definitely return to test the other menu items! read more

Came after 1 PM Saturday past the lunch rush and got our first dish in 5 minutes. Very casual, low-key Chinese restaurant. Highly recommend the sesame chicken. Very crispy on the outside...impressive. The stir-fried noodles Shanghai style was equally impressive as I enjoy thick noodles that aren't too chewy or soft...it was just done right. Not very much beef or veggies, just mostly noodles, so you will want to add another dish to compensate for this. Skip the won ton soup as the filling and soup were more bland. The soup Dumplings were also more on the bland side, without much soup, and the skin was very thin and kinda pasty. read more

Treated me like a jerk. Refused to give any sauces ( spicy ). Terrible. Never going back. read more

Came with a group of 6 and we had a wonderful Saturday night dinner together. Although we didn't call in ahead of time, there was a table available for us when we walked in. Service was fast and food was authentic-- nothing to complain about. The total was pretty affordable and I'll definitely be back next time I'm looking for dinner with a large group. read more

This place has the best soup dumplings you will ever have Must try if you are in the area read more

Let me be honest... This is still my favorite spot for Shanghai Dumplings... I've been coming here on and off for the past 10 years for a good old fashioned Chinese restaurant. I tried many of the other dumpling spots and I think this place is good. Service is fast and the staff always check on you. I never really care about ambiance because is your typical Chinese restaurant mom & pops shops but the food... This place is gooood! read more

My partner introduced me to this place and I LOVE IT. It's fairly priced and has delicious food. The food is authentic and you can tell everything is made in house. We typically order the pork soup dumplings and the chow mein. 10/10 would recommend for large groups or family style eating. read more

Awesome dumplings to go! The spicy wonton ones were most popular and we delicious. One serving fills you up and the flavor is very unique. The peanut tone helped with that. Will ask for some spicy red next time. read more

Shanghai Dumpling King - 2. Spicy Wonton/ @hybrideater - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Genuinely the best soup dumplings I have ever had; since trying them years ago, no others have ever lived up to them. The food is delicious and always leaves me smiling. And they have amazing service! Sam is so hard working and incredibly nice! I take everyone I know here when they visit because it's just that good. read more

SDK is absolutely incredible. Especially the shrimp dumplings, pork dumplings, soup dumplings, sweet and sour prawns, pea shoots, bamboo, green beans, and eggplant. I tend to skip the tofu dishes. Sam is such a wonderful person and treats everyone so well. He always remembers us and friends we bring in. read more

Very tasty food and good service!!! Specially I like the Shanghai dumplings , waiter is so nice I'm gonna come back read more

Shanghai Dumpling King - Tasty - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here twice post the Happy Palace days. This new home for Mr. Dumpling "king" is Sad Palace. The first visit was for the dumplings, and I've honestly had better from the frozen section. This time around we craved American Chinese food and went for the Shanghai-style Stir Fried Noodles, Sweet and Sour Pork, and General Tso's Chicken. How can you mess those up with all the non-Chinese clientele dining there? Well. Wok-hei? We don't know her. You'll like this place if you like a garnish of meat with your fried batter. Additionally, the experience will give you flashbacks of the pandemic days when you wondered if loss of taste was your only symptom. Honestly, I'm just sad that this meal made we wish the black and white bear Xpress was closer because that would slap (and for a fraction of the price)! Sometimes I crave mediocre Chinese food as a spoiled ABC and this didn't even hit that spot. Sadness. read more

Shanghai Dumpling King - Sweet and Sour Batter, quite dense. 50/50 on whether you'd get a fried batter ball or battered fried meat - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious! I met friends here for lunch and we tried lots of dishes. Standouts: pork and crab soup dumplings, pan fried pork dumplings, and pea sprouts. I also tried the spicy shrimp dumplings, pork and veggie dumplings, chow mein, and sliced cucumbers. Friendly service, spartan dining room. We didn't have trouble finding parking nearby. read more

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Amazing as always! Right out of the steamer into my tummy I eat at a lot of dumpling restaurants and this is the best! read more

You know when you eat a meal and know as soon as you take the first bite you're going to be thinking about it for a long time? That's this place. Owners are so nice and recognize their regulars. Some of the best food I've had in San Francisco in recent memory. read more

I'm definitely going back to try another dish! So fricken bomb, authentic flavor, and great service. I'm a Chinese food snob (even though I'm Mexican). This place is legit. Yelp made it super easy to order pick up and pay via ApplePay. Got the Wonton Soup & Pan Fried Pork Buns!! Yummy read more

Shanghai Dumpling King - Won 1. Wonton Soup - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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