United Dumplings Multiple locations across SF + Rockridge = dumpling cravings always covered What we ordered: Sichuan Dumplings in Red Oil -- spicy, numbing, and coated in that addictive chili oil sauce Five Treasure Soup Dumplings -- a mix of flavors with juicy broth inside, fun and flavorful. Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles -- rich, nutty, and slightly spicy with that classic savory depth. Pork Soup Dumplings -- delicate wrappers packed with hot, savory broth. Grandma's Pork Dumplings -- comforting, home-style flavor that feels nostalgic. Grandma's Pork Pot Stickers -- crispy bottoms with juicy filling inside, best of both textures. Sautéed Green String Beans -- garlicky, slightly crisp, and the perfect balance to all the dumplings. A full dumpling feast -- spicy, juicy, crispy, and comforting all in one read more

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Came here in September during their happy hour for a light meal and we loved it. Our server was so sweet to the point I'm sad we aren't locals. We got the veggie spring rolls which were perfect and the chicken soup dumplings which were a little salty but also very flavorful. Our only complaint were the sweet and spicy chicken wings were really bloody inside which was a bit off putting, but the flavor itself on the outside was great. Would be happy to go back some day! If you've been to Dough Zone in the PNW, you would like this place. read more

United Dumplings - Happy Hour Menu - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I wish I could give this place zero stars. The moment we walked in, there was a couple complaining loudly about how bad the service was--and honestly, that should've been our first sign to turn around and leave. I genuinely regret not listening. It took 20 minutes just for someone to take our drink order, and during that entire wait we were never given menus. We sat there completely ignored. The sad part is, the first time I came here about two years ago, the service was excellent. They used to be a solid 4-star spot in my book. Today proved that this place has absolutely gone downhill. When they finally brought the drinks, they were wrong. Not even close to what we ordered. Because nobody bothered to give us menus, we ordered our food online, and we made it EXTREMELY clear that the only reason we ordered online was because no one would give us menus--but that we wanted to dine in. We repeated it several times. The staff acknowledged it. Then the food came out fully packaged as takeout. And when we politely asked if they could plate it for us since we were dining in, they refused. They actually refused to plate the food. They forced us to eat out of plastic takeout containers inside the restaurant after we told them--multiple times--that we were dining in. The amount of waste from all the packaging was unnecessary and honestly shocking. They ignored us the entire time. We should've taken the hint from the couple who warned us on the way in. If that wasn't bad enough, we had to ask for our drink bill four or five times before anyone brought it. The level of disorganization and indifference from the staff is honestly unbelievable. At the very least, they could have comped the messed-up drinks as a gesture of goodwill, but they didn't even attempt to make the situation right. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in San Francisco. I will never come back here and I would never recommend this place to anyone. It's sad to see how far this restaurant has fallen. United Dumplings used to be great. Now it's just a mess. Avoid. read more

The outdoor dining was nice to get fresh air and enjoy the weather. The Pork Dumplings and the beef noodle soup were good, only that the skin was a bit too thick and the soup's spiciness was medium, not mild. They could've put much less chili oil in the soup and just offer a bottle with more chili oil for patrons who want it extra spicy. This would allow for a greater number of people to enjoy the dish. read more

United Dumplings - Pork soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My review was removed, they messed up on an order and do not want to take accountability. It's truly unfortunate.

United Dumpling was great. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, Five Treasure soup dumplings, veggie potstickers, shrimp and chicken truffle dumplings, mushroom tempura, crispy tofu, green beans, cucumber salad, sesame balls, and mapo tofu. My favorites were the tofu, the mushroom tempura, and the rainbow soup dumplings. Everything came out fast. Good for groups, vegan/vegetarian friendly. They also serve tea, wine, and soju. Definitely an easy go-to dumpling spot. read more

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This review is very long overdue. A friend and I stopped here on a whim before we were going to head to the airport in SF. We're not from the Bay Area but found United Dumplings on Yelp!! We decided we wanted to split a couple of dishes. We opted for the pineapple fried rice and some vegetarian dan dan noodles. The order came out quite quickly and we immediately dug in. Everything was so delicious! I will admit, I didn't have high expectations for the pineapple fried rice. However, it was sooo good. It had a great balance of textures and flavors. The noodles were also very delicious! Sufficient sauce, but not too much. Everything was cooked to perfection and overall I had a very great experience at United Dumplings. I would definitely come again!! read more

United Dumplings - Pineapple fried rice, M2V. Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pleasantly surprised by the dumplings at United Dumplings! I didn't have high expectations for a dumpling restaurant in the Marina, but Grandma's Pork Dumplings ($10.95) were authentic and super delicious! It was a cold windy night, so I ordered mapo tofu ($17.95) and the vegetarian stir-fried noodles ($15.95). The mapo tofu was good, but lacked any sort of tingling from Sichuan peppercorns. The noodles were decent, though it did have cauliflower, which was kind of unusual. Food came out pretty quickly! I would definitely return to United Dumplings to try more of their tasty dumplings! read more

United Dumplings - M5. Vegetarian Stir - Fried Noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing food and fast service. The small fried pork dumplings (both the regular and spicy version, which is not too spicy) are a highlight! read more

United Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Busy street with many food options . Their hot soup noodles did the job on this cold night . Small restaurant but lots of door dash pick ups! We enjoyed our noodles . Grandma's dumpling was ok . Might have to try their other dumplings ! read more

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Delicious, fast, and friendly. We had string beans, veg soup dumplings, and veg dan dan noodles. All were perfect. I asked them about the dipping sauce for the dumplings, and she brought out the base so I could take a pic of the bottle (it was black vinegar, outstanding!). Will definitely be back read more

United Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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United Dumplings in SF never disappoints The Five Treasures soup dumplings were juicy and bursting with rich broth. The Sichuan chicken hit that perfect balance of heat and crunch , while the sautéed green string beans were garlicky and addictive. Grandma's pork pot stickers came out golden and crisp with a juicy center, and the Sichuan Dan Dan noodles finished everything off with that creamy, nutty kick read more

United Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We happened to be exploring San Francisco and as one does when they are walking around, we got hungry and decided to find something nearby. I'm so glad we bumped into this place because it was good! We had no expectations and were pleasantly surprised with the fast service and good food. Everything we ordered was tasty and we all agreed we would return if we are ever back in the area. read more

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Meh. It just wasn't memorable or delicious. To have a dumpling place in the city, is to say our dumplings are awesome. They can't because I think their dumplings are previously frozen. Just not fresh. Not soft and light. Just sub par. We won't return. Service was good. read more

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Mmmmmmm yummy dumplings Fr some of the best dumplings ever. Delicioso! Oishī! Pyszne! Yum! read more

We're in SFO for the weekend and in the Marina District. It is a vibrant place with lovely restaurants and we walked past this place earlier and decided to circle back for dinner. They have a nice menu with a variety of dumplings, rice, noodles, veggies, and some dimsum options. It's a very small place, like 8 tables inside and out type of place. Wait staff was nice and Ambiance was anything you made it to be. In our case, casual but the table.next to us were dressed to the nine. So it was great. Food was delish and prices were SFO average. Will return. The restroom was the only thing I took a star off for as I felt it was practically in the kitchen. Too close for my comfort. read more

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Website says they close at 9pm. Arrived at 8:35 with the intention of getting a quick meal. The server informed us that they were closed. When we referenced we saw they were open till 9, the server said we could do to go. Shocked at how rude and dismissive the server was. This was the 2015 Chestnut St in San Fran location. Our group was all past service industry workers. Totally would have understood the attitude if it was closer to closing but with almost 30 min to close at a dumpling place, seemed unnecessary. read more

AVOID THIS PLACE! The most rude and horrible experience at this restaurant today. The server in the picture was going out of her way to make us feel unwelcome and rude while still seating other customers after we've sat down. The restaurant closes at 2:30pm. We came in at 1:49pm, ordered right away and the food came out by 2:07pm. The dishes weren't placed on the table rather passed to us carelessly without a single word. When we thanked her, she simply turned her back to us and waltzed away. When we asked for a coke chili sauce, same thing, didn't utter a word seemed upset and just turned away. We were out the door by 2:30 on the dot. The lack of professionalism shown by the server was incredibly rude and soured our experience. We were super mindful to order quick and yet the server had such a nasty attitude. I've never been treated this was at an establishment before in my entire life. Unreal. We still tipped generously even though we were severely mistreated. There are many dumpling restaurants within the area with FAR BETTER service. read more

United Dumplings - Horrible - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty disappointed in this dumpling restaurant in Marina. I had high hopes given the great reviews but everything we ordered was just mid. The crispy silken tofu was very tasty but besides that everytign else - sichuan chicken, Chinese broccoli, Dan Dan noodles was just ok. The grandma pork dumplings were the biggest disappointment as dumpling is in the name of the restaurant but the dough tasted kind of glue-y, the shape was quite strange, and it tasted worse than frozen dumplings. read more

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Came here 8:30pm on a Wednesday and was basically the last set of customers to come in. It was about time for their last call but they were still very nice and didn't rush us a whole lot. The interior was small and cozy with some framed articles and photos on the wall. The "In Dumplings We Trust" sign was also pretty cute. The food came super fast after we placed our order. Since they're literally called United Dumplings obviously we had to order dumplings. And having grandma in the name just makes it feel like their signature dish so we went for the Grandma's Pork Dumplings. We also got some Chinese Broccoli with Garlic Sauce and the Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles. I don't think I've seen crushed peanuts as a topping for Dan Dan Noodles before but it added a nice texture and flavor and we really liked it! read more

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This cozy little dumpling restaurant is my new favorite spot in the Marina for soup dumplings! I had the Five Treasure Soup Dumplings which comes with pork, chicken, crab, vegetarian, and spicy mala. It was fun to try each flavor, and they were all delicious, but the chicken was my favorite ~ was so juicy and flavorful! The Shrimp Dumplings, Korean BBQ Beef Dumplings, and California Beef Noodle Soup were pretty solid, too. Initially, I was a little nervous eating here because I have a life threatening allergy to all peanut products, and I saw that they have peanuts in the kitchen, but the kitchen and FOH were extremely careful to make sure that everything I ordered was prepared safely. I'm so grateful and impressed by their service! Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area and in the mood for dumplings! read more

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I had to wait to write this review because I was so angry at the way I was treated here, and because I want to be as fair as possible, I've waited until I cooled down. I placed my order from their website, paid and received confirmation and pick-up time. When I went to pick up, there was nothing ready and they said they never got my order. They had to look at my phone 3 different times to make sure what I was saying was true, before they began to prepare it. The server was so unbelievably rude to me and kept saying it wasn't "their fault" , there was a "language barrier" and they would prepare the order asap. After sitting there waiting for 30 min, I asked about the status of the order and was told "it's cooking, there is nothing further I can do for you, noodles take time to cook". She then walked away, no apology, no further contact until they brought the food out. The food was awful - here's a picture of what they called Vegetarian Dan-Dan Noodles - tiny cup of sauce that wasn't enough to sauce the dish. Also, glad I got the food to-go, restaurant was filthy, including shards of broken glass on the floor. Not they care, but I will never go back. read more

United Dumplings - I ordered veggie Dan-Dan noodles - this is what I got. Not even close. - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got some good ass dumplings at this place in the Marina District. It has a location close to the Fillmore. United Dumplings is pretty authentic stuff. Has mostly these but there's some other things on the menu. The prices may be kind of high but it helps they stuff a lot into these. Best thing to get here are the dumplings of course. It's got lots to choose from. There's quite a few that are vegetarian. Classy presentation even though it's casual. It's about $10 for a plate. As for our order we got the Vegetarian Dumplings. These are filled with baby bok choy, mushrooms, and tofu meat. Came with a couple pepper slices on it. The dumplings were tender and not hard and overcooked. Has dumplings and lots more. It's not a big restaurant but there's enough tables most times. There's a few options for vegans and vegetarians. read more

United Dumplings - Vegetarian Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ideally, I'd give it a 3.5/5. United Dumplings in the Marina District offers a decent dumpling experience with efficient service. We tried their pork soup dumplings and Korean BBQ beef dumplings. The pork soup dumplings were enjoyable, but the soup filling could have been more generous. The dumpling wrapper itself felt a bit thick and doughy. Each dumpling also came in a small paper plate, which made sure that the dumpling didn't break as you tried to pick it up from the container. On the other hand, the Korean BBQ beef dumplings were a unique twist. The bulgogi flavor was well-integrated into the dumpling, making it a tasty option. Service was impressively swift, and the restaurant boasts both indoor and outdoor seating, catering to various preferences. While the dumplings were satisfactory, they didn't quite reach exceptional status. Overall, United Dumplings is a solid choice for a quick dumpling fix in the Marina, but don't expect to be blown away. read more

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A cozy, go-to spot for comfort food--perfect for those weekends when you're not sure where else to eat. The Mongolian beef and egg yolk steamed bao are our absolute favorites! It can get a bit crowded during weekend dinner hours since the space is on the smaller side, but overall, it's a place we'd highly recommended! read more

Love that such an authentic restaurant with some of my favorite dishes has come within convenient distance of our usual routine, making it tempting not to frequent! read more

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We went on a Saturday night for dinner and were able to find seating right away even though there are like 6-7 small tables only at this location. Parking was not easy but could be cause of weekend night. The service was decent. Prices are not super high like other places which I appreciated. They charged 20% tip automatically for table of 6. Food was overall good, here's what worked and what didn't : - green beans, pork soup dumplings, chicken truffle mushroom dumplings. Both the dumplings were flavorful. However I could not taste any mushroom truffle in the chicken dumplings. Green beans were crunchy and tasty! Definitely get that. - fried rice, Dan Dan noodles, tea and veggie dumplings. Flavors were bland in these dishes and had to use lot of chilli oil to elevate them. Tea just felt like hot water with essence of tea. As we got to the bottom of the pot, it tasted better. Dan Dan noodles pork was not marinated well. read more

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You're basically sitting shoulder to shoulder with other parties and it's really cramped. The service was terrible and the food wasn't much better. We ordered dan dan noodles, spicy wontons in red oil, and pork xlb. The dan dan noodles were not good. The noodles were dry and clumped together. The pork xlbs tasted like frozen ones you could buy from the store. The wontons in red oil were good. We saw on the mobile app if you sign up you get a free jumbo xlb (the one you can drink with a straw!) I believe it was only through mobile ordering but we asked our server if we'd be able to redeem it right now. He seemed really confused and was basically yelling at us, saying he had never heard of it and we were crazy. He was making fun of us to other customers and it just left us feeling embarrassed. He couldn't answer one question we had without attitude. We decided to sign up, place a mobile order, and pick it up after we finished eating. When we told our server about the mobile order, he was even more confused about why we were ordering again. This experience really sealed the deal for us. We waited for our jumbo xlbs and went back to my boyfriend's office to eat them in peace, away from that annoying server. You won't catch us here again. read more

United Dumplings - Jumbo XLB - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Awww man! I hate to write this review! My fav dumpling place in SF disappointed me this time! First I'll start with food - the Dan Dan noodles this time were a little dry and tasted different. It's my second time trying it! Felt like there was some inconsistency in taste! You cannot go wrong with the string beans here so I'd still give 5/5 to that dish and 4/5 to the Siu Mai. Service is still 5/5 and fast and friendly. I love the servers here! This review is mostly bad because I spotted a mouse in the place right next to my table and I hope the management takes note of that and makes sure the rodent is gone because it did spook me a little. read more

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United Dumplings is the perfect takeaway lunch spot for my daughter at Marina Middle School. The service is fast, attentive, and friendly. The Dan Dan noodles never miss--packed with great flavor--and the takeaway setup keeps everything dry until you're ready to mix it up. Quick, satisfying, and always delicious! Bonus, my daughter loved the Dan Dan noodles. She said their were delicious multiple times. read more

On Friday night, I walked in to this Marina location of United Dumplings and was immediately recognized by United Dumplings' staff member, Steven. I was so surprised because I'd never been to this location, but had been to the Bernal Heights location a few times--once for takeout, once for a friend's birthday dinner, once for a lunch meetup (which he remembered), and once for a date (lol.) He was flattering and fun--our group loved his energy and he helped make our night! I like the interior decor of the Marina location--its cute and cozy, giving off European cafe vibes. There's outdoor seating but it was raining, and the inside is small. They seem to have a pretty good takeout business too. 3 millennial women shared Grandma's Pork Dumplings, Korean BBQ Beef Dumplings, Chicken Soup Dumpling, and Mission Chicken Pot Stickers. As always, my favorite was the Mission Chicken Pot Stickers--who would've thought that adding cheese to dumplings would be so delicious? So unique too! All of the dumplings were juicy and flavorful. I like how there's a chicken XLB option so you don't need to eat so much pork (not that I personally am complaining about pork dumplings.) Lastly, we enjoyed Sesame Balls With Red Bean Paste at the end. Thank you, Steven and United Dumplings, for a wonderful night. I will be back to this location more often! read more

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Some relatives checked in around 8pm on Xmas evening and normally bustling Lombard was dead. Everyone had closed ultra early. We didn't want to drive to Chinatown so walked over to Chestnut and found UD open for another hour. We saw a couple in celebratory hats and red noses and decided to just grab something. My nephews ended up saying it was the perfect beginning to their SF holiday. Was it the food? The dumplings and bao were good (yes only Asian people cooking)? Yes, in fact I was surprised that this was a chain. Another one of the trendy "dumpling" places popping up all over the City. But what gave this place a special vibe was "Santa Steve", our struggling flamboyant actor/waiter, who lightened up the place for the 5 tables that would have made the Grinch celebrate Kwaanza. We all stayed past closing as Steve poured his secret alcoholic concoction. Is Steve the second coming of Edsel Ford Fong (of Sam Wo fame)? I don't know and I don't know if I'll ever run into Steve again, but if I am ever in the hood looking for some dumplings after a few rounds of drinks in the Marina, I'll skip the high restaurants and grab a few pot stickers with Steve! read more

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Ordered the Dan Dan noodles for take out and the noodles were so stuck together it was hard to eat. I had to wait 30ish minutes for my order even though I was quoted 10min, I think they forgot about me for a while then remembered. I had been wanting to try this place for a while but it was a bit disappointing, hope eating in is better as takeout can be tricky sometimes read more

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Not too many Chinese food options in the Marina, but United Dumplings is likely your best bet. They offer up some non traditional dumplings with ingredients such as turkey, truffle, Korean beef but also have the traditional stuff like Xiao long bao! They also have some good vegetable dishes, plus rice and noodles. Here's everything I've ordered and my grades. Chicken mushroom truffle: B Scallop and chicken bao: A+ Chicken wings: A Kimchi fried rice: C- Vegetarian dumpling: B Korean beef dumpling: B- Shrimp turkey dumplings: B- Pea shoots: A Green beans: A Five spice tofu: B+ Definitely the standout items for me are the scallop and chicken baos, then the pea sprouts and green beans. The chicken wings also are quite good as they're the crispiest wings I've had while still being coated in a sticky semi sweet sauce. read more

United Dumplings - Chicken mushroom truffle - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love the number of vegetarian items but everything was really bland. Even the chili oil was not spicy. Some things should be bland like the fried tofu and that was pretty good like that. The dan Dan noodles left a lot to be desired. I loved that they had vegetarian soup dumplings so I could try them. They were well constructed. read more

United Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by for a table for 2 on a Wednesday night around 8:15pm and were seated quickly. Nice outdoor area with fun lighting. Service is attentive and quick. Vibe is pretty casual, but definitely could still work for a date night. I've gotten takeout here a few times but this was my first time eating in. Mongolian Cumin Lamb- 5/5!!! Flavor is amazing. Even for someone who normally isn't a fan of lamb (aftertaste... who knows) I would definitely get this again Grandma's pork potstickers- 4/5 large and juicy what more can you ask for Beef potstickers- 4/5 on par with their other potstickers. Much more filling than you would expect Shrimp toast- 3/5 I think every time I've ordered shrimp toast somewhere it's been different. Still not entirely sure what shrimp toast is. There's no shrimp and it's definitely toast. More like a dessert? Still pretty good Mission chicken pot stickers- 5/5 fusion potstickers at perfection read more

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Great food, kind service, good seating, nice area. Came here for lunch around 12pm on a Saturday excited about trying their big dumpling. There wasn't much of a crowd so we were seated outside within a few minutes. We got the Rooibos, large pork XLB, and vegetarian pot stickers. The rooibos tasted slightly more medicinal than I'm used to, but I enjoyed it regardless. Came in a nice teapot with two decorated tea cups. The vegetarian pot stickers were nicely done (although I'm not a big mushroom fan) and went well with soy sauce and chili. Our server noticed that we enjoyed the chili and brought us a larger serving of a specially made chili oil mix that we loved. The XLB was fun (came with a straw for the soup!) although I'm not sure it's exactly the best value-for-money or practical to eat. I was still hungry and stealing from my partner's pot stickers afterwards. Overall, despite being on the slightly pricier side, I enjoyed the meal and service and would come again! read more

United Dumplings - X3. Jumbo Soup XLB (1) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finally tried this place after walking past it so often in the marina. There was a small wait, only 10 min since the inside is quite small but comfy. The menu has a lot of variety and cool things to choose from! I got the Singapore curry rice and Mapo tofu vegetarian. Both were super flavorful and came out fast. I also tried the chicken and truffle dumplings - lots of them for a great price. Service was nice and friendly. I would come again to try some of the pork dumplings! read more

United Dumplings - F1. Singapore Curry Chicken Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We've been eyeing this restaurant for a while but it's always so busy! We made sure to get there early and was seated inside. The decor was minimal yet had some modern touches but the space is quite small. We ordered several of the dishes and they came out pretty quick steaming hot! I was really impressed by the beef noodle soup and of course the delicious dumplings! The portion sizes were adequate and the presentation was simple yet on point. This is a great restaurant to visit with others as their entrees are great for sharing in groups! read more

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I wanted to come back here for a second time before I wrote my review and I'm glad I did. First time around I struggled with the taste of my meal but I think that was on me since I was feeling a bit off that day. Second time around I loved everything! To start off service is great, the restaurant is super tiny and at most it can fit like 20 people maybe and they only have 1 waiter but he works his butt off and is super funny and friendly. Good was pretty good! The friend dumplings were super tasty and very fresh. The soup dumplings were okay and lacked a bit of soup but not back for the price. They have a great variety of items on their menu and everything comes out very fast! But most importantly TRY THE SHRIMP TOAST! It is out of this world! read more