I tried this place's dumpling on 2 different occasion and.. It didn't do it for me Fish dumpling was like fish cake. Dumpling with veggie was slightly sour. Plain pork dumpling sometimes have a lot of flavors and there are ones with shrimp and sometimes doesn't have shrimp. Why? Maybe it's just a matter of preference but it was not for me and I am also not convinced I just wanted dplain meat read more

Good quick place to grab a meal. Went here after grocery shopping at 99 ranch which it is conveniently located next to. This is an order at the counter type of place which is just what I needed. We started with beef and onion buns. The flavor was good but the beef was hard/tasted overcooked because of the texture. The buns were also cold which I didn't really like. I wouldn't get this again. We also got the pork and chive dumplings which were really delicious. You can see the employees making the dumplings fresh from scratch by hand in the back and you can really taste how fresh these dumplings are. The texture was amazing. The skin wasn't too thick too. We got ours pan fried and loved how each dumpling had a crispy bottom. The restaurant was also clean and pleasant. Overall would definitely come to try more flavors of dumplings. read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Beef and onion bun - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

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We were hungry after shopping at 99 Ranch, so we ate at this restaurant since it was conveniently inside 99 Ranch. The staff was nice and accommodating of our request to have the meat separate / on the side, since my partner is vegetarian. The food was good, but maybe not as impressive. Nice to visit for casual bites. read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Vegetarian bao - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

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Got the pork buns. Very nostalgic flavor and style. It's very hard to find this style of baos, so I'm glad we have this in SD.

Small dumpling shop inside 99 ranch market. $1.99 each for a red bean bun & beef/onion bun. You order at the front. Red bean bun 2/5 - red bean was not sweet and the bun & filling was cold. Beef & onion bun 3/5 - was stored inside a styrofoam container and given to me. Yummy, but just not hot enough and it was a beef like patty that separated from the bun. L read more

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The original flavor pork bao are fantastic: moist inside & the filling had good flavors. Chive & egg not as good. The wonton soup was ok, but def not as good as cantonese wonton soup read more

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I've been coming here for baos. They have so many flavors to choose from. All baos are made fresh daily. You can actually watch them making baos at the restaurant. I liked the original pork baos. I will definitely go back to try more flavors. read more

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For some reason, there are two 99 Ranch Markets close to each other, but Sunny Dumpling House is located in the one on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. I've passed by many times, but finally tried their dumplings while I had family in town. My mom's eyelash girl had told here these are her favorites, so we decided to try them out. We got both the pork buns and dumplings. I actually thought they were pretty good! Portion was solid with a good amount of filling inside. Flavorful and tasty! A fun snack that I'd order again! read more

Located inside 99 ranch market, we've always seen Sunny Dumpling House and made it a point to stop by to finally try some of their food. Inside is very unassuming with a small amount of tables. You get to see the workers pumping out all of the dumplings/baos. I love the fact that you can also buy some frozen to-go. The Beef & Onion bun was really flavorful and moist inside. The Chive & Pork dumplings were filling and delicious. I really liked the wrapper texture and thickness. The Dan Dan noodles had a perfect balance of szechuan pepper flavor. I prefer mine not too strong and so if you are really looking for that true numbing flavor, this might not be spiced enough. The Green Onion Pancake was flaky and chewy; perfect to munch on between our other bites of food. And lastly the Juicy Pork Xiao Long Baos were amazing and my favorite dish we got! So much flavor!!! For the price, convenience, and flavor, Sunny Dumpling House is the perfect spot to grab some quick eats! read more

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Best pork hun and dumplings I could think of in the US and they're willing to try new things all the time. Only concern is the container they used for the take away. It's not safe to put steam hot buns in this materials. Surprised that no one brought this up for so long. 北美最好的新鲜包子连锁店。最爱招牌鲜肉，可以每天当早饭。其他的口味包子也好吃，冻饺子也是每周必备。而且他们不断有新东西很棒！ 建议不要再用泡沫塑料外带盒啦！竟然这么久了没有人提出这个问题！这种材质放热食是不安全的！我也不止一次买到新出炉的包子放在这种盒子里啦！最棒的食物在最后的关口出问题太让心心痛了！ read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Container... - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

I honestly go here for just the pork buns (bao zi) - #1. My parents are huge fans of this place, and told me that the taste is very reminiscent of their childhood. They haven't been able to find the same taste in NY. I find the buns very tasty as well, and like to add a bit of sriracha to it. We don't come too often so it's pretty much a nice treat to grab. I had it once earlier this year as the remaining part of the last few months I have to monitor my blood glucose. Husband is a fan as well. Today I managed to make it here as I was picking up some groceries at 99 ranch. I'm in my third trimester - full term for those who don't know. It was very smooth to order, pay and get an already prepped box, and then go on my way. I prefer to come here when they just open as they usually make a plethora of their #1. My to go to order is just getting a box or two to go. They don't accept cash and only card. And this review is solely for their pork buns. I think they also stop making the pork buns later in the afternoon, but do recall my parents did make an order ahead of time to bring them back to NY. So possibly arrangements can be made if you wanted to pick it up for later. I do order in mandarin, so can't say much for the experience non-chinese patrons go through. read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Prepped foods. - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

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I see Sunny Dumpling House almost every week while shopping at 99 and I am so glad we finally made a plan to eat there. The beef and onion bun was juicy and the bao was so soft. Green onion pancake came pre ripped up and I loved that detail. It was a little greasy, but it was still delicious. The wontons were filled to the brim and had great texture. The xia long bao were also packed with filling and soup and had great flavor. Dan Dan noodles were spicy but not too spicy, they fit in well with everything else we ordered and reheated well the next day as leftovers. I love that they sell bags of frozen dumplings and wontons for a reasonable price. I know where to go when I need some. read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Pork xia long bao - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice atmosphere, very clean looking, service was very good. Ordered chicken dumplings, very filling however you only get six of them and it was $17. Ouch!! Otherwise I recommend this place. If the prices were a more reasonable, I would've gave them four stars. read more

Authentic and Full of Flavor! The buns were freshly steamed and served warm, with a clear view of the team working in the open kitchen. The cashier was friendly. We ordered the Xiao Long Bao, and it was delicious. It's a very casual, laid-back spot, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Fresh steamed Xiao long bao - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

These were so freaking delicious!!! It's so unassuming, located in the corner of the 99 ranch. I got the pork bun and pork and chive dumplings. When I say these were gas, these were GAS!!! So flavorful, so tender, so perfect. The girl that helped me was also so so sweet!! I love that you can see the women in the back giggling together and making the dumplings fresh. Could not have asked for a better lunar new year meal. read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Pork and Chive Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

Pretty good. They expanded their indoor seating. pork bun- ok green onion pancake- best dan dan noodles- good pork chive dumplings- decent read more

My first time going into 99 Ranch in a while. I saw this dumpling place and decided to give it a try overall the food and quality was delicious. We got XLB and pork fried dumplings. I prefer the pork fried dumplings over the XLB. There was more broth in the dumpling but overall it was pretty good. I was very surprised and it was fairly cheap. The XLB for pieces was 1099 and the pork fried dumplings for 12 of them was 1399 overall give this place a try, wasn't too bad at all. read more

Sunny Dumpling House - XLB - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

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The best bao in the US! I am so tired of eating those frozen bao zi until I found this place. Their bun is freshly made daily. The congee is also NOT instant food, which is common in US. This reminds me the old days I lived in Beijing. The pickled vegetables and soy milk are also great! read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

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Get the pork and chive water boiled dumplings! The flavor is subtle but good and worth the price for a 12 piece. The service has been quick and easy, servers are always nice the times I have been there. The ambiance of the place is nice, just a little hidden gem that everyone should try. read more

I see this place nearly every time I shop at 99 Ranch, and finally had the chance to stop by. You can watch the dumplings and buns being made fresh from dough and toppings in the kitchen space behind the glass. I got an order of shrimp and pork pan-fried dumplings $15 for 12, and they were very tasty. Next time, want to try the scallion pancakes! read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Shrimp and pork panfried dumplings - yum! - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

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Their pork buns are super flavorful and incredibly juicy -- they sell out quickly, so go before lunch if you want to catch them! Their xiao long bao are the closest I've had to the ones in Taiwan, and the dumplings are great too, especially the pleasantly chewy wrappers. Absolutely worth the stop! read more

I've had Sunny Dumpling House bookmarked for a while, mostly because they sold frozen dumplings at a decent price, however I never came in. That is until recently. One thing to note is that they recently changed their menu, Many items are now made fresh in the restaurant and they have expanded the menu greatly. Anyone who says their items arrive frozen has not sat watched the dumplings being made. They do batch them, so not everyday the same dumpling is being made. I've watched this many times. You can see people who are lovingly folding the buns, The food, okay well I've been trying to get some new items, but I've definitely found my must haves. The pork bun is fantastic. Beware, it's not always served warm, so you may want to warm it if you are taking it to go. If you sit inside, they will warm it for you. My son is a picky eater and he loves these buns, it helps it's just pork and no visible veggies, so they are right up his alley. I've tried the pan fried pork dumplings as well as the pork and chive. Both are fantastic options. The green onion pancake is one of the best I've had, it is very crispy and flaky with lots of flavor. The wonton soup is great. My son and I ordered the large pork wonton and the small pork wonton version, both without the mini dried shrimp (sorry, not my thing). The broth was good, very basic but nice. The wontons were great. I was expecting the only difference to be the size, but they had different flavors in the pork filling and the wonton skin were also different. The small were more tender and yellowish an the large thicker and white. Both were good, just a matter of preference. I've also tried the Dandan noodle but this was probably the most underwhelming item. It definitely needed some kind of a sauce. I did appreciate it was not loaded with a bunch of fillers like cucumber. Today I tried the seasonal pork moon cake. Wow, I am blown away. The crust was more like a puff pastry that was super flaky and the meat was very flavorful. These are awesome. While they are not make fresh in store, they are made at one of their other 3 locations and brought down frozen. They are a must try item. All of the employees are very nice and welcoming. Ivy, who is usually at the counter is very sweet. This is definitely one of my new favorite spots. For easiest access, go to the back of 99 Ranch and park there and enter, it's right when you walk in on the right. Plenty of parking too! read more

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Absolutely disgusting. I bit into a vegetable bun from Sunny Dumpling House and found a large piece of hard black plastic inside the filling. Not stuck to the outside -- literally mixed in with the vegetables. This is a serious health hazard, and it's shocking that something like this made it past their kitchen. I could have choked or seriously hurt myself. I used to enjoy coming here, but after this experience, I will never eat here again -- and I strongly urge others to think twice. If they can't keep plastic out of their food, what else are they being careless about? read more

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Sunny Dumpling House is extremely unassuming- tucked away in the back corner of 99 Ranch, they serve delicious pork buns for a great price. Ambiance: 3/5 - There are only 2 tables available inside the restaurant, which isn't really something they can fix easily. Luckily, I have been able to secure a table each time I've gone. This might be a place more fit for takeout. Food: 5/5 - OMG I am crazy for their pork and cabbage buns. I could eat like 4 of them in one go. Price: 5/5 - Best value on Convoy. PERIOD. Service: 3/5 - Nobody is coming here expecting good service, am I right? It's a place to grab delicious food and leave quickly, LOL. read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

Super tasty, authentic! My sister turned me onto Sunny Dumplings. I love a good dumpling and she has become something of an expert, always seeking out the best. So when she said Sunny was great, I was game to go. It seriously exceeded any expectation! The restaurant is small and unassuming inside 99 Ranch. Do not let that dissuade you! This is a lovely family run business which takes great pride in their food. I personally loved the beef and chive pan fried dumplings. They are fantastic! The dough is super tender and light and the meat mixture has a great flavor. The soup dumplings were also great. We got the pork. I also got the beef and onion bun which was great! The last item I ordered was the scallion pancakes. Holy crap they are good!! The best scallion pancake I have ever had. So fresh, tender, light and fluffy! I was shocked! Overall, everything we got was great! The ladies working and taking orders have been great. Even if there is a language barrier sometimes, they are so sweet and through pointing and smiling, you can order anything. There are a few tables inside and when we have gone for dinner we haven't had an issue getting a table as a lot of people order to go. They do have water and chili oil available for dine in. I would absolutely return! read more

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Best Dumplings Ever! Inside a market.Expect to be only Mexican or white person there. Incredible/Fresh! Watch them making right in front of you. Took home a bag of 50 frozen. Authentic. Over 20 kinds to choose from. This is IT for me. No need to "dumpling" anywhere but here. read more

Real untrustworthy! I ordered siomai, when I got home- I got something else. I should have checked. But I recalled a previous order before me, he opened his order before leaving, and said he also ordered siomai. They said he was wrong. Two orders wrong from two different strangers. This is dishonest! So I read further, about the issues of cold fold or food that has gone bad. Like others, diarrhea!!! Food are left on the bench top unheated. Food violation! read more

Food: 3/5 Service and Setting: 2.5/5 Value: 3/5 Located inside 99 Ranch Market, Sunny Dumpling House as never a restaurant that I really looked at. Going in, it is pretty clean and new looking. I like the sort of outdoor China vibe they got going. The workers are quick and snappy but not overly mean. If you have language anxiety, they do speak English so do not fear! Parking is normally easy but if you are afraid of getting trapped in the parking lot by bad drivers, definitely park in the front lot versus the back. Their credit card machine was broken so I needed to put in my information manually, very sketch I'm not gonna lie. Overall, it was okay. If you need a little snack after shopping or getting boba it's fine but nothing more. Green Onion Twist Roll: 4/5 If you get this, please make sure to reheat it in the microwave or steam it. They are served at room temperature and taste much better after being warmed up. Fluffy, chewy, and bland in the best way, this served with a cup of hot soy milk or milk tea is a breakfast for champions. The green onion flavor is very faint but adds a light touch of flavor for this yummy bread. Pork Bun: 2.5/5 A bit sweeter than normal pork buns, this bun Is not really extraordinary in any way. The meat filling is slightly better quality than a frozen bao but would not convince me it is homemade or from a restaurant. It literally just tastes like sweet soy sauce and not much else. Beef and Onion Bun: 2.5/5 When I think about beef and onion buns my mind immediately goes to rough pieces of meat and hearty chunks of onion. The meatball filling is smooth and has no texture whatsoever. The smell of onion is there, but there is very little onion flavor. Underwhelming, but I can see some picky eaters enjoying this. read more

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I love soup dumplings or Xiao Long Bao and Sunny Dumpling serves it and also sells frozen soup dumplings. Great tasting and bigger size compare to the ones made by a famous restaurant that serves xiao long bao. read more

It is without exaggeration when I say their baozhis and dumplings are the best in San Diego, and one of the best in California. My favorite is the pork and cabbage handmade buns. Very clean and appealing place, tucked away within the ranch 99. They sell frozen dumplings so order the ready to eat food unless you wanna cook them. This is the biggest hidden gem in SD right now and it mostly frequented by chinese customers. I almost wanna gatekeep but I wont lol. They deserve the business. I have come here many times and they are consistently amazing. Towards the back you can sometime see the chinese aunties making the dumplings by hand. Din tai fung got nothing on this place tbh read more

After the previous business had vacated this suite in the back of the 99 Ranch Market complex on Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Sunny Dumpling House took over the space and began running a similar operation. The biggest difference was the elimination of most of the dining room and converting it into an extension of the kitchen preparation area. You can now see workers knead and roll the dough used to make the products. As for the menu, there were fewer entree dishes and a great focus on buns (baozi) and homemade dumplings. Unfortunately, the latter was only sold in frozen quantities of 50. One would think you can get some freshly steamed wontons, but those too were only available in a frozen state. Why would a dumpling house not sell their namesake product in piping hot, smaller quantities? Nearly every other item can be bought and eaten on the spot. Ten different types of buns sold for $1.99 apiece. Two of the varieties I had wanted were unavailable, fennel & pork and mushroom & chicken. The three that I bought were beef & onion, napa & pork, and red bean. The outside of the dough was chewy while the inside was not particularly hot. Based on my experience and feedback from others, I have a hard time believing that Sunny Dumpling House is a five star establishment because there are several areas of needed improvement. read more

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Anytime I go to 99 Ranch - I stop in to get some frozen dumplings plus a few buns. The service is so great - friendliest staff, especially Lin at the front counter!! The food is just an incredible. They make all the dumplings in house and you can buy 50 packs (about $26) frozen to take home, or fresh of course. Highly recommend!! read more

This review is primarily for the Pork Buns since that's what I go for. The pork buns are so juicy, delicious, and fresh!! Honestly my favorite place in SD for pork buns and remind me of the ones I used to have when visiting China as a kid. All their buns are made fresh daily and you can see them making the buns when you walk in. You can buy the buns in singles or a box of 9. I always get the box of 9 since it's worth the price and they're addicting. Located in Ranch 99 and good service every time I've been. Support a local small business please!! read more

I feel back to China when I was at this place, it's a nice and warm feeling. Their buns and bao are all hand made, you can see they are making the food through the glass window at their store. Their foods are delicious, I tried Dill & Pork and Sauerkraut & Pork bao this time, so yummy!!! I feel I can eat two more for sure. I also had a pork & thousand years egg porridge, it's nice! I sent a photo to my mom, I believe she will be happy to know that there're good hand made bao place in San Diego. read more

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Can only eat the bun & soup at the restaurant. The rest of the menu items are frozen so you have to cook it at home. The chive, egg, shrimp, pork dumplings was good. Had a bit too much chive for my taste but it was good. The napa and beef dumpling are also good. Overall it's 10x better than the frozen dumplings you get at Ranch99 or HMart. Bringing these to my next potluck event! read more

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We got the fresh dumplings the one that weren't frozen and they were just ok. (Egg and chive)It needed the chili oil and soy sauce dipping sauce and so when we got home we had a couple of them with that added and they did taste better. We also bought a pack of the frozen shrimp and pork dumplings and you cook them yourself at home. These were much better and if course we had the chili oil soy sauce vinegar mixture that some palaces offer and it really adds the much needed flavor to them. But with out that dipping sauce the frozen ones did taste better. I'd say this place was more like 3.5 stars but I did round it up to 4 just because either do make the dumplings fresh in store and the value for handmade dumplings is pretty good. Way better than ding Thai fung and way better value for sure. read more

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Taste: 4 Value: 4 Service: ? Father brought me two boxes of mixed baozi. Had pork, cabbage, and beef. All were delicious after heating in steamer or microwave. Can't comment on service since I did not order myself. I will say that when my father first brought them over, I had one fresh and it was still warm on the outside and inside. Didn't have same experience as negative reviews. read more

Sunny Dumpling House - Mixed baozi - Dim Sum Near Me - San Diego, California

This place isn't a sit down restaurant and doesn't have a large menu but it is my go-to spot when I'm craving some preserved egg and salted pork rice porridge. For $3.75 a bowl, I'd say that's a deal! It's located inside the Ranch 99 mall so I often stop by after picking up some groceries. I also see them making fresh dumplings, buns and wontons so one of these days I'm probably going to purchase some of those as well. read more

I popped in because I like having a stash of frozen Chinese dumplings when a quickie dinner is needed. They charge $26 for a bag if 50, so you'll spend more money here than you would buying dumplings at the 99 Ranch which houses this restaurant. But, it's worth it to me because I like a handmade wrapper which you won't find in a supermarket version and is a nightmare to make on your own. I've only tried rehearing a batch once, so I haven't figured out how to prevent wrapper breakage in the boiling water. However, the ones that stayed intact had juice inside and were flavorful. The filling was a little darker than other dumpling varieties, making me think that they probably do add more seasoning than your standard recipe. You could also taste the bits of Napa cabbage mixed in with the pork which is a good thing. Ultimately, I found these to be good dumplings. Not the best handmade dumplings you've ever had, but good enough and better than the ones you friend in the freezer section at markets. read more

Make sure you keep the receipt. I made a single purchase on May 14 but saw two transactions in my credit card. unfortunately I don't have the receipt anymore. It was not a large amount but unhappy about the whole situation. The dumplings were great and tasty. just not happy about being charged for no other reason and I cannot prove it since I've never asked for receipt. read more