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    Dumpling Bites

    4.4 (211 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Soup, Chinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Pan fried buns
    Ming S.

    A dumpling restaurant that mixes Hong Kong and Shanghai tastes under one roof. I don't think I've had HK milk tea with XLB until I came to Dumpling Bites, and it worked out. The beef chow fun was a solid option. Both buns were really good. It was too bad their soy milk machine was out of order, I was really hoping to try their salty soy milk (will try again in the future). Overall, this restaurant offered great options and bonus points for being a good option when dining with kids.

    Xiao Long Bao - $9.99 special
    Tiffany P.

    Their service was quick and the staff was very nice. We were there on a onday afternoon and it quickly filled up but they were very attentive. XLB was very good - nice and soupy on the inside and the price was a good deal. I would order again. String beans - nicely crunchy and sauteed. It wasn't too salty and I would say that's my second fav next to the XLB. Shanghai noodles - this was okay. It needed more WOK flavor and it could use more salt in this dish. But the noodles was a good consistency. Pork + corn dumplings - this was wasn't bad but it was okay. I guess I was hoping for more flavor inside. The skin was a tad thicker. Too but I would say 3/5 stars. I also had the HK MILK TEA & 5/5. I think it was $3.99 for a good size mug. Overall it was a 4/5 for me.

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    Joanna F.

    Nice! Chill spot with nice set up and quick service. TBH...expected much more from the XLB. the chow mein was really good though, and they were nice enough to substitute the pork w beef!

    Edison H.

    I recommend sticking to their dumplings. Their five spice braised beef noodle soup was just okay. I thought the noodle consistency/texture was weird. The broth was on the bland side - may be a different style because it was not the same color at all. We did enjoy their dumplings and potstickers though. I can't say it's better than Dumpling Home or Din Ding but they scratched the XLB itch well. I like how they also offer hong kong style milk tea. I highly recommend asking for less sweet or no additional sweet (not sure if it's an option).

    Steph C.

    Good food, nice staff. This spot's been on my list for a while since it's well rated and I share the same sentiments. We tried and enjoyed the 10 piece XLBs - v soupy Spicy fish - not too spicy Shrimp and silky egg rice - enjoyed the silky egg Shanghai rice cakes - flavorful, a bit salty bc of the mustard greens Cucumber - enjoyed the fresh garlic. You can add vinegar to adjust the flavors Will def be back. Pay cash for 5% off your bill.

    Dumpling catering
    Lizzie S.

    Ordered catering from Dumpling Bites for ~60 people and was not disappointed! Jason from Dumpling Bites was very communicative, kind, and helpful before and during the time he set up the trays. The event attendees were very happy, complimenting the dumplings and asking where we'd ordered from! We ordered - Pan-Fried Vegetarian Potstickers - Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings - Wonton in Chili Oil - crystal shrimp dumplings - boiled pork and chive dumplings - steamed shrimp and pork shiu mai - steamed bbq pork buns You can't go wrong with any of these! They were fresh, just the right amount of spicy, not too thick of skin, and a good amount of meat and protein in them! Sometimes restaurants scrimp, but Dumpling Bites really filled up those dumplings with filling. Will order from them again, and maybe stop by when I'm in the Sunset!

    Shanghai chow mein
    Abbe W.

    We came by for their anniversary deal and it was super sweet! We ordered Shanghai noodles, scallion pancakes, and Mongolian beef over rice. They were very tasty. Parking is pretty hard depending on what time you plan to visit. I had a hard time finding parking and I was circulating the neighborhood.

    Sheng jian bao Shanghai rice cakes and and shrimp and chive dumplings. To name a few things we had
    Wendy H.

    We dropped by here seeing the Bouquets to Art in the deYoung. Service was polite and prompt. The restaurant was clean. I enjoyed the Shanghai stir fried rice cakes and Sheng jian bao. The xiaoming long bao was excellent too. Everything we ordered was excellent.

    Steamed pork & Napa cabbage dumplings
    Melody L.

    Came here on a Tuesday afternoon and had a great experience. Every dish we ordered was pretty good, but the XLB (Soup Dumplings) were the highlight. They were loaded with broth and the skins were perfectly cooked. Just a heads up to be careful with that first bite because the soup was really hot, and you definitely don't want to burn your mouth. The space is huge with two floors, and the service was super friendly and fast.

    Dried scallop and pork steamed XLB
    Jessica Z.

    Yummy food with plenty of options. We started with a glass of the cold sweet soy milk with a Chinese fried dough. The milk was very refreshing and tasted fresh; the donut had a nice crispy and airy inside. The pork with preserved vegetable rice cake felt so homey and had plenty of flavor. It had the right amount of chew and was quite addicting. The Shanghai style steamed pork XLB was actually kind of forgettable, but the Dried scallop and pork steamed XLB stole the show. The flavors of the scallop and pork paired nicely together making a wonderfully flavor-blasted dish. Service was quick and it felt very modern inside. Will definitely be coming back regularly!

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    Maurine S.

    Came with some friends after climbing the Moraga Steps and what a gem this was! They have a special anniversary deal where you ca. get XLB for 50% off! Whaaaa?!!!! We couldn't believe it so we got 30 orders, 10 for each of us, challenge accepted! I have to admit the first XLB I had I was a little disappointed but for the value I was impressed. But the second XLB I added more vinegar/soy sauce and I was sooooooo impressed! 5/5! We also ordered the spicy eggplant and garlic over rice and my friends liked it but I was too focused on the XLB to try it! The waitstaff was nice and patient and explained the deal to us and didn't roll their eyes when we gasped. They followed up to make sure everything was fine. Lastly, the bathroom was nice! Now that's a rarity in lots of restaurants! Can't wait to come back with the fam!

    Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao
    Emerson Y.

    Big circular tables for big groups! XLB skin is very thin and they are so juicy they explode in your mouth. Everything is served very hot and quickly. Beef noodle soup portion is huge and noodles are qq. Braised tofu is very hot and soft. Bathrooms are clean, decor is sleek, servers including Jason are very helpful and recommended great dishes. Very fairly priced IMO, just over $50 for 3 large dishes including tax and tip (w/ temporary promotion). We will be back, no complaints, 5/5

    S L.

    We walked by few time this restaurant finally come for lunch. The restaurant look clean , food is good and the staff is nice .

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    This spot is great. Love the soup dumplings but everything we got was good. Will definitely order from here again

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    Delicious dumplings and the rest of the menu is excellent. Clean restaurant and extremely nice owners.

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    A pretty good restaurant if you are living nearby.The Chinese ham pok choi rice tastes good. Other items are fair.

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