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    Dim Sum Kitchen

    3.0 (92 reviews)
    InexpensiveDim Sum, Cantonese, Buffets
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Lisa W.

    I always come here for their corn dumplings! It's so tasty that they sell out early. I make sure I get at least three orders because after eating one, you want another one. Their pineapple mochis are also delicious if you like fresh mochis since it has fresh pineapples in it. Casual togo dim sum and they also have rice plates.

    Ari A.

    This is your typical dim sum takeout place. Would say this place is old school family recipes as they have a variety of products I have not seen in years that most places do not carry. I did not expect to see Bai Tang Gao 白糖糕, Put Chai Gao 缽仔糕 or two types of youtiao. This alone is worth the trip. I had their shrimp dumpling which seems be to a popular item. Good chew and shrimp flavor is pretty good. Their siu mai was good as well. Better than some of sit down dim sum restaurants. I would pass on the plain churn fun, it was a bit bland given how much color it had.

    Judy W.

    My parents come here all the time for their dim sum or order dinners when it's one of our bday. We so far love their food here but I think it's on the pricey side. We always ask for less oil & salt since my dad is more of a healthier type. We kinda mainly get the same thing. The aunties there are super nice when they're not busy.

    Juan V.

    I was expecting this place just to offer dim sum. I was surprised on the portions of plates for dining in. The Kung Pao chicken was good and the plate was big. Worth a try if you are around the area.

    Krajicek K.

    This neighborhood dim sum takeout is a gem. They have my favorite salty fried bread at a very good price! Dim sum dishes are so good quality at a very good price. Parking can be challenging during busy weekends and weekdays. One can only find street parking. Go early. I believe they open at 8am in the morning. Whenever I am in the neighborhood, will patron it.

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    Ed U.

    At a relatively brisk pace, at least for me, I was actually walking by with my steamed chicken from Pho Nation in tow. I noticed a small crowd was waiting outside this spot, and it made me think this must be a local favorite for dim sum. My curiosity was peaked, so I snuck in to see what they had to sell. It turned out the crowd of people was just a crowd of people and had nothing to do with this spot. Oh well, I went for the $2.95 trio of Steamed Shrimp Dumplings which were tasty enough, just a bit lackluster (photo: https://bit.ly/3j77yAI). The $2.95 Sweet Rice Cake was certainly sticky and sweet enough (photo: https://bit.ly/3j7MwC8), but the best item was the $2.95 pair of Black Sesame Rolls which had a nice gelatinous texture that I prefer (photo: https://bit.ly/3y8WBD9). As far as dim sum places go, there was nothing extraordinary here, but they hit the spot. FOOD - 3 stars...decent dumplings if you're in the Portola area AMBIANCE - 3 stars...a workaday space, definitely set up for takeout SERVICE - 3 stars...kinda bristly TOTAL - 3 stars...dim sum on the run RELATED - In a dim sum mood? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2JWGgfl

    $18+ for this.
    Jeff H.

    This used to be Hoy Sun dim sum/restaurant. I miss Hoy Sun. If you compare the food from back then to now, the ingredients and flavors now seem skimped. Tonight, I decided to get some food from the hot trays in front of the restaurant. Chow mein $7 an order (they also sell a smaller box for $5), pork chop $7 an order and a sticky rice with chicken wrapped in lotus leaf $3.85. If you go a few blocks down, the prices are lower. The food here is OK. Not great.

    Cathrin P C.

    What are people complaining about? I walked up and down this street looking at all the dim sum options available and THERE WERE PLENTY but nothing looked quite as fresh and no other place had this many variety. There was also a steady line of customers. Most of the workers here speak Cantonese and a couple know enough English. I have no idea why people are giving this place less a low star rating. Maybe their blunt mannerisms or the tone of their broken English is off putting but they sell some really good dim sum for a very fair price! I find that if you're friendly enough to them, they'll accommodate you just fine. This isn't the Ritz Carlton people. Check your expectations. Order 2 kinds of fried meat dumplings: 咸鸡笼 salty chicken cage (hom gai loong) 鹹水角 salty water angle (hom sui gok) $2.95 each order 3 items in each other If you like a fried chewy mochi batter with savory minced meat filling, then you need to go get yourself some of this! And trust me, you'll be back for more!! Due to COVID restrictions they're only doing takeout pickups but there are some home style comfortable foods I'd definitely be willing to try once dine in is available again -- claypot anyone?

    Linda L.

    Whenever I'm in the area, morning or afternoon, I always come here to grab a snack or a medium order of goodies. The ladies are always nice here, would tell me if I buy 6 of certain items it's cheaper. Always accommodate my order if some thing is broken like 'this shrimp dumpling skin is a bit loose, I'll give you a free one' The flavor is always on point, it's always fresh. They have things packed in containers for cheaper and if it's cold they help you warm it up.

    Egg Yolk Bun $2.95/3
    Christina L.

    9 Har gow 2 black sesame jelly rolls 6 egg yolk buns 1 Jung (Chinese Tamale) 1 Large dish to go (Rolled fun) = $28 A lot of people said the service was bad here, but the lady seemed nice and was just equally rushed as all other dim sum shops I've been to. Maybe I got the nice lady, who knows. I was new and she was super patient with me as I was indecisive and some other lady stepped to the counter to order, but then was blocking my view as I was selecting other items. The har gow was decent, good skin on the outside, decent amount of shrimp on the inside, but rather small in my opinion as compared to other shops. It was still tasty though. The rolled fun (noodles) were good -- maybe I was hungry, but looooove the flat noodles and needed a noodle dish when ordering food for my family, so chose this. It has some chili oil in it, so watch out. Just a minor kick. Egg yolk buns -- in the realm of egg yolk buns, this one is just a-ok. Not terrible, not the best. The egg yolk on the inside wasn't runny and had a coconut-y taste to it. The bread was good, but bun to yolk ratio was meh... probably would skip this one in the future. All in all, a good place to come when getting other food or shopping in the area.

    Check out this cool hair I found in my hot sauce I had to buy since they're so cheap they charge you for hot sauce and soy saice
    Mark K.

    Never in my life have i been to a restaurant thats this stingy over some soy sauce. I order 50 dollars of dim sum and I cant even get extra soy sauce if i paid for it. Foods been steadily going downhill they dont even put shrimp in their siu mai anymore but the straw that broke the camel's back was watching the lady drop my food in front of me and still have the audacity to try and put it into my to go container during COVID and finding hair in my hot sauce. Avoid this place at ALL costs

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    Dumpling House

    Dumpling House

    4.4
    (623 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    when we walked in, I could feel the aura of the shop blessing my soul. we ordered about five items…read moreand we were immediately met with love. The weight was not ridiculous and when our food arrived, it was piping hot and perfectly steamy. biting into it for the first time felt like tasting heaven. after the meal, I exited the restaurant a new person. 10/10 life-changing experience.

    Tl;Dr - Reliably delicious take out. Soft, flavorful dumplings paired with solid savory sides. They…read morehit all the notes on every dish and I have had every single one of them. Haven't been in person yet so I am speaking solely off of takeout options. So after getting their food about 4828732 times I think it'd pretty long overdue I drop the deets on this little gem. This is our "official" dim sum option for weeknight take out. Personal favorites for me are always going to be the salt/pepper wings, the steamed pork buns, the crystal shrimp dumplings, and the scallion pancakes. My wife loves the soup dumplings, the shu mai. We could eat those dishes every week until we die pretty much, they are reliably good and comforting. Particular shout out on the pork buns though because they are just the absolute best consistency from a filling/bun standpoint. Soft, pillowy, they are glorious. I used to get pork buns from Good Mong Kok Bakery, but tbh, this is about 10x better. The soup dumpling also are quite good, I like the spicy ones but the black truffle is defintely worth it for the occasional splurge. They give you the red vinegar for it too which not all places do. Everything one needs to enjoy. I haven't been in person so I couldn't speak for the service or the location, but if you want a spot that delivers on time and often includes items for free (the pork buns are now free for orders over $50), this is great value and just great food. Chefs kiss.

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    Shanghai Dumpling King

    Shanghai Dumpling King

    4.4
    (174 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Shanghai Dumpling King looks completely unassuming from the outside, but inside they are cranking…read moreout some seriously delicious food. The staff were friendly and super prompt about clearing empty plates and refilling our tea whenever we signaled it was done, which is always great as the dishes just get on coming! We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and several really stood out. The spicy tendon was fantastic, shredded paper thin and swimming in a classic spicy sauce. The spicy lamb dumplings were another highlight, with an incredibly thin wrapper and a super flavorful and not gamey at all lamb filling. I also loved the stir fried rice cakes, which were sliced thin enough to avoid that overly chewy texture, and the stir fried noodles Shanghai style were classic and simple in the best way, with big chunks of cabbage and meat and just executed really (the chefs clearly have some serious wok skills!). Not everything we ordered was an absolute knockout as the vegetable dishes could use a bit more flavor and seasoning, but everything overall was good, and the portions across the board were very generous. The desserts were a last-minute decision and I am so glad we went for them. The lava custard buns were fluffy and amazing, with a molten salted egg custard inside, and the sesame balls had a satisfyingly crispy exterior that gave way to a perfectly chewy interior and sweet red bean filling. The value here is also excellent. We left absolutely stuffed and spent around $30 per person, which felt like a great deal for how much food we got and how much we enjoyed it. Highly recommend!

    Flat out, I didn't like my meal. Service was great. The place was nice and clean. But the food…read more . . no. Shanghai soup dumplings were leaden. That's it. Heavy. The combination egg foo young had very little detectable egg and I could find only scraps of shrimp and whatnot. Another big miss. But I'm an outlier and most people like this restaurant. I just use Yelp as a diary so I can remember what was good or not so good to me.

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    Palette Tea House

    4.1
    (2k reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    Palette Tea House in San Francisco is always a pleasure to work with and visit for dining with my…read morefamily. I recently had the opportunity to work with their team again for a wedding at Fort Mason, and I've also DJed a wedding reception at their San Francisco location. Both experiences were excellent. I've DJed hundreds of Chinese style banquet wedding receptions and the staff at Palette Tea House are always on point with their food and service. Their staff is friendly, professional, and very easy to work with, which makes a big difference as a vendor in the wedding industry. They consistently provide great service, a welcoming atmosphere, and amazing food. I've also eaten at this location a couple of times with my family, and the food has always been really good! Their dim sum is especially good! Whether you're dining in or hosting a special event like a wedding reception, Palette Tea House does an amazing job everytime. I definitely highly recommend them!

    Came to Palette tea house on a weekday night around 7pm. Turns out they closes at 7:30pm which…read moreseems really early for dinner. Food 2.5/5: the best thing is the fried rice there. We also got the cucumber salad, Peking duck set, and lava buns. The cucumber salad was med, marinate tasted like balsamic and not too much flavor like the usual kind you get in other Chinese restaurants. The Peking duck was the most disappointing, we had such high hope for how it looked and how nicely it was setup. However the duck was cold and the skin had zero crisp. Some pieces of skin was basically inedible, very tough and impossible to chew through almost like leather or plastic. Don't know how they managed that. (See video) Ambiance 5/5: the ambiance and decoration of the restaurant was beautiful though. You get a view of the Ghirardelli Square and the inside is nicely decorated with fun ceiling lights. Service 4/5: pretty efficient. You don't get a dedicated waiter and we had to try to flag down someone if we needed anything. However they are generally friendly and efficient when you get them.

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    Dumpling Time

    4.2
    (2.8k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    We had fun at this restaurant, especially because there was a big TV inside showing World Cup…read moregames. There are also tables outside. The food was fun to try because of the creative mix of menu items. Very tasty. Enjoyed the food adventure. Staff are friendly & helpful. When my GPS led us to the middle of an intersection, I called the restaurant for help. The server came out to the street, gave me clear directions and landmarks & waved me over to the restaurant. Look for the awning with the patio next to BIMMA LOFT.

    Go-to spot for a simple, casual catchup meal with friends…read more The Scallion noodles come with egg noodles tossed in a light soy-based sauce, topped with scallions and a friend egg. The sauce base isn't overpowering and pairs well with the XLB and dumplings. Of the Xian style dumplings, the lamb is my favorite. I've tried the pork before, but something about the filling tasted off. The dumplings are wrapped in a thick, egg-based hand kneaded dough that gives them a homemade feel. Steering clear of the pork XLB, the tom yum has an incredibly savory soup base with the eye-catching red wrappers. Couldn't quite taste the coconut broth, but was still equally rich and savory. Would definitely order this and the lamb dumplings again. My biggest hesitation about coming back is the recent price hike (between Feb/Mar and July 2026). Compared to just a few months ago: Lamb dumplings: $12.50 to $15 String beans: $10.50 to $14 Scallion noodles: $10.50 to $14 Tom Yum XLB: $16 to $17 Small increases are understandable, but nearly a 50% jump for noodles and string beans are hard to justify. The food is as expected, but with these prices, it'll be harder to choose Dumpling Time over other nearby options!

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    Bao

    4.3
    (452 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    It was a literal dark and stormy night so between squalls I geared up and headed down Guerrero…read moretoward 17th Street and swung down to Valencia for another perfect simple dining experience at Bao. I walked into the restaurant about 45 minutes before closing time at 9:30 PM and several other diners came in after I was seated. The unsettled weather made the people hungry for dumplings. Bao is warm and woody and serene on the inside, a great counterpoint to the bustle of Valencia at every hour. Upon entering there is a large window looking on to the kitchen prep area where culinary experts are often at work constructing the food diners later enjoy on their plates. Tonight a couple of wizards were in the process of making chicken potstickers. Even being vegetarian, just seeing how the dumplings and other items are made is like seeing secrets being shared. I love it and it sets the vibe for the restaurant. My order consisted of the steamed vegetarian buns and sautéed string beans. The buns come out beautifully presented and taste even better: the bun itself is just slightly sweet and that sweetness adds an amazing dimension to the chopped fresh vegetables inside. Can't tell you what any of these veggies are individually and I don't care, they are so good. Next came the sautéed string beans and the sear on the beans themselves was perfect and smoky and delicious. The crispness of the sautee makes the string beans a lovely pairing with the soft yummy of the steamed buns. Last came the sesame balls as a sweet meal ending. I love donuts and fresh-made sesame balls are similar to a donut hole just with a filling that is actually food and so sweetly tasty. The outer fry was crisp and the insides absolutely perfect. Three dishes, all fantastic, and I walk home happy and thankful to Bao for a great simple meal!

    I love watching them make dumplings in the window. This is a great location on Valencia with some…read morenice outdoor seating. I love people-watching in the Mission! This is slightly more upscale Chinese/dumplings/dim sum than I'm used to (I usually go to Chinatown.) I like their - Steamed Sweet Red Bean Bao, Steamed Sweet Egg Custard Bao, (very Instagrammable and not overly-sweet.) - Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. Pretty good - Sichuan Xiao Long Bao and Shanghai Xiao Long Bao: must-get! - shiu mai and har gow: my must-gets at any dumpling/dim sum place. Interior is polished and clean. Nice to bike to or go to before or after Dolores Park. Service is fine. I keep coming back!

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    House of Dim Sum

    House of Dim Sum

    3.4
    (60 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Quick and tasty spot. Came here to split a siu mai while waiting for my order from another spot…read more The cashier was super friendly and the food came out quickly. Heads up that this is mostly a takeaway spot and they only have 1-2 small tables. The siu mai was fairly big and I liked that the order came with a bunch of sauces- chili oil, soy sauce, and a hot sauce. As a big sauce fan, I appreciated the selection! I'll be back to try most of their selection.

    I've only ordered dim sum from here through Too Good to Go (2g2g). Like their Chinatown location,…read moreI find the dim sum to be oily. But overall, it's good. The baked bbq pork buns are sweet with a decent amount of filling. The deep fried dumpling is plump, juicy, and crunchy. The shrimp and chive dumplings are my favorite. It's full of shrimp with a slightly thicker skin, which I think adds a nice chewiness. The veggie egg rolls were okay. I personally wouldn't order those, even if I was craving them. The spare ribs had a really nice savory flavor from the sauce. The egg tarts were okay. I need to note that these bags are leftovers from the day, so they're not as fresh. But they held up the next day so I was able to stretch 2 meals out of them. I can't comment on service since these bags are only for pick up. But they quickly provide the bags once the window open. And it's a small space, with maybe 2 tables. So this place is probably best for to-go orders. Their 2g2g bags have more variety than their Chinatown location. Not sure how many dim sum options there are in the Mission, but I would go here if I was in the area and craving a shrimp and chive dumpling.

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