Tried the string beans with garlic pan fried pork dumplings pork soup dumpling and salt and pepper fish. Very impressed with everything except the pan fried pork dumplings because the skin was too thick and the soup inside ended up getting soaked up by the dough so that wasn't a big hit for us. The fish was excellent. Nice portion size, flaky fish and not too greasy. The pork soup dumpling was pretty good, while not a Din Tai Fung quality, the skin was still thin and the soup and pork filling was flavorful. The string beans were fairly standard and solid. I would return, but not for the pan fried soup dumplings. read more

Dumpling Capital - Menu July 2025 - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Wife found this place on Yelp and it looked really promising so we made the drive to check this place out. We ordered a bunch of plates so we can have extra food to take home. Place was decently clean and the menu was extensive so it was like a kid in a candy store. Doesn't help when you are hungry. The food came out so fast so that was impressive. The Chow Fun was basic but this is what we want for our 4yr old. The salt and pepper fish and the green beans was good also. The only dumpling dish we ordered was the pan fried Shanghai dumpling which was disappointing since it was barely crispy on the bottom and meat inside was mediocre. The two most disappointing dishes was the chicken feet which came out super gelatinous, understeamed, rubbery, and salty. The ginger basil chicken was very bland even though it was lathered in a thick brown gravy. The yellow onions must be on sale this week because 4 of the 7 dishes we ordered had about 30% yellow onion content ratio. Not saying this is a bad things since I like onions but my wife isn't too fond of them. It's a small independent Chinese restaurant. Don't expect attentive service. The lady basically drops off food and will fill your water upon request only. read more

Had an early lunch at Dumpling Capital today. We arrived about 11:15am and there was only one family eating in the small restaurant. They seated us fast and gave us water and menus. The menu is huge! I was confused about whether to order from the QR code on the table or wait for the waitress to take our order. Turns out you can do it either way. We ordered chicken fried rice, Shanghai soup dumplings with pork and crab meat, BBQ pork steamed buns, and pork dumplings with chives. Everything was good except the soup dumplings, which had no flavor. The BBQ pork steamed buns were especially good. We ended up taking quite a bit home because we couldn't finish it. There seemed to be one waitress for the whole restaurant. It filled up quickly after we arrived so she was very busy. It took a while to get our check and to go boxes. read more

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This is my first time eating at this Dumpling Capital restaurant. I've a big fan of Dim Sum and Dumplings so this place was nice because they got variety of Everything I like! Their Full menu options includes some of my favorites such as: Hot/Cold Noodles Bowls, Seafood Dim Sums, Bento Boxes, Rice Platters, Soup Noodles, and many more!!!! Vibrant, Colorful, and Charming Interior setting. A small but cozy place with friendly Atmosphere. I recommend checking this place out if you're in the Santa Clara area! I would come back to order other Dim sum and Dumplings Dishes!!!! read more

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Stopped in for dinner. We just beat the dinner rush. Looks like a small family restaurant. Ordered via our phone, got the popcorn chicken, garlic bok choy, lamb and zucchini dumpling, shrimp and chive dumpling, dan dan noodle, Thai iced tea, and cumin beef. The popcorn chicken was ok, nothing spectacular. Thai iced tea was good. Garlic bok choy was the outstanding. Both dumplings were great. Cumin beef was not what I expected, it was good though. Dan Dan noodle also not what I expected, I guess I prefer the Chinese or shezhuan but it was good. Recommend the dumplings here. It seems they also sell dumplings frozen for take home. read more

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Yelp check-in = 15% off, thank you. Quality/Quantity - Chicken Dumpling with Spinach - Done well. Nice thick wrapper, but not too thick as it would have been tough to eat. And not too thin where they would fall apart. Very well-balanced. The dumplings also did NOT stick to each other. They also had a good proportion of chicken and spinach. Frozen dumplings are also available to-go, see picture. Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup - My wife chose this dish. It was way better than it looked. The meat was tender (my wife did not think so, but I like mine a little firm with texture). Good flavors. Good combination of flavors. The broth was also good. Lastly, generous portions, including the beef. Atmosphere - Cool decor throughout, see pictures. Also educational. Small local business with approximately 8 tables. The parking lot is way too small for all the businesses in this mall. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm. Service - You can order via QR code, but we chose to just go through the waitress. She was very attentive, but not overbearing. Got us everything we needed. Price - $32 + generous tip. Owner Comments - Congrats on your success since 2020. read more

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Had a great experience at Dumpling Capital in Santa Clara, it was everything from service to food was spot on. The decor was very basic but everything was clean and well-kept up. We were greeted and had our order taken promptly and the dumplings arrived in good time very hot and fresh. We ordered a nice variety: - Garlic String Beans (干扁四季豆) - Shanghai Pan Fried Soup Dumplings (上海生煎包) - Shanghai Soup Dumplings - Mapo Tofu with Pork (麻婆豆腐) - Pork Dumplings with Chinese Spinach (荠菜猪肉水饺) Everything we tried was excellent and we're looking forward to coming back to try more dishes. Highly recommend if you're craving well-made dumplings and Chinese comfort food! read more

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Great food and service. Received our food hot and fresh. Small parking lot and limited seating. read more

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Parking here is usually tight due to the size of the lot so keep in mind, but there's plenty street parking towards the residential side. The server was nice and the food was okay. To be honest, nothing was really special but nothing was bad hence the 3/5. read more

My family loves the hand made frozen dumplings. We stock up on them, easy and delicious dinner. I tried the dishes at the restaurant, unfortunately I'm not a fan of the cooked dishes, I thought the seasoning and the condiments lacked that umaminess. However their frozen goodies are a hit at my house. read more

A great spot for dumpling lovers! I tried the Pork and Crab Meat Soup Dumplings, Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Dumplings, and Black and Golden Molten Lava Buns. Everything was delicious, especially the crispy pan-fried dumplings. The staff were very attentive and helpful, which I really appreciated. The atmosphere is casual, but it can get busy on weekends. read more

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I went here with mini me for our quick lunch. The parking was very limited because they shared with other businesses, but luckily we got 1. The place was quite busy but we got seated right away after the staff wiped the table. Unfortunately, the table still had a strong soy sauce smell. We ordered xlb, wonton noodle soup, and xlb bun. The foods were delicious but the xlb skin was in a thicker side. The chili sauce was delicious. The food flavor and chili sauce were similar to our favorite dumpling place probably a bit better. However mini me and I didn't like that the place was not as clean as our favorite dumpling place hence 3 stars. We'll be back tho once in a while because this place is closer to us than the other one. read more

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I went to this restaurant for late lunch. It was quiet. No difficult for parking, but no many parking spaces in the parking lot. I was quite happy with the taste and portion of the dumplings, prices of its food, and the friendliness of its staff (owner?) . I will go again and try its other food read more

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We've been going to the chiropractor across the street from this place for YEARS! I wish we'd come in sooner! Wow. What a great meal for a great price. You see the aunties making the dumplings next door to where you sit and eat. Literally fresh, fast, delicious, and I can't wait to come back with a bigger group so I can eat and try more of their food. We got our food in less than 5 mins for the first few dishes! Soo fast! Come on through, you won't regret it! read more

Found this restaurant on internet for noodle and pan fried boa. Outside: located in a small site so the parking lot is small too. Street parking is available. Inside: clean n tidy Food: very good quality, delicious and prompt service Customer service: prof n friendly Ordering: online , oral Payment: credit cards accepted Highly recommended read more

Dumpling Capital - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

3.5 stars, rounding up. a decent spot for dumplings! I also tried the liang pi which has a decent amount of sesame sauce. I quite liked it and would definitely order again! the sheng jian bao were weirdly mushy though, like it absorbed too much condensation in the pan. fillings for those were also on the light side. the dumplings were good enough and fulfilled my dumpling cravings. rounding up for the prices, plus I would come back again, but will probably keep looking for a favorite dumpling place in the South Bay. read more

It was my first visit. The dumplings were just okay to me. The xlb's skin was too thick, and the whole meal could use more flavor. It would not be a first place for me to go for dumplings. read more

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The staff is very rude, the manager was insulting. They only treat people of Asian appearance decently, and even then I witnessed rudeness towards them; they are racist. The food resembles chewing gum, not everything is tasty. Be careful when eating at this establishment. With such poor service, I don't want to return. read more

Ordered dumplings on DoorDash tonight cause I've been craving dumplings. Haven't been able to find good dumplings around, but this place hits the spot!! Ordered 4 different kinds of dumplings plus shrimp dumplings (har kow). Ordered: - chicken and corn dumplings - pork and napa cabbage - pork and shrimp - pork and Chinese spinach - shrimp dumplings (har kow) - stir fry green beans All have really good flavors. Definitely ordering from here again. It's worth the distance because this place is a little further out than where I live. PS. Beware that their hot sauce IS HOT. One little dip and your entire mouth is on fire. (I can tolerate little bits of spicy.) read more

Per recommendation from another reviewer, my wife and I ordered the Won Ton Soup. The won tons arrive in their own container separate from the broth & veggies. This keeps the won tons from getting soggy. The won ton were plump with filling (the size of dumplings) and were the best won tons we've ever had. The Won Ton soup gets 5 stars. We also order chicken chow mein and stir fried green beans. Both were good. The green beans were a bit overly seasoned so we combined the string beans with the chow mein to balance out the flavors. We'd give these dishes 4 out of 5 stars. In addition, we ordered Siu Mai and Har Gow dumplings which I would give 4 stars. Lastly, we ordered pork buns. The dough to filling ratio was a bit too much dough. We'd give them 3 stars. Thus, overall we rated our meal 4 out of 5 stars. We would order from Dumpling Capitol again. read more

Dumpling Capital - Won Tons for the Wonton Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The mustard green beef noodle soup is delicious, filled with tender beef and tasty greens. This is my go to when I'm under the weather or just need a big bowl of hot soup. To top it off, the food always arrives quickly. Parking can be tricky during lunch hours, but there are lots of spots across the street. read more

Dumpling Capital - Mustard green beef noodle soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Here is my two cents on the quality quantity and price of my order.. It was delivered by GrubHub and a very prompt manner following directions exactly... I had the hot and spicy pork noodle . It was $15 plus delivery it came to $20... I was surprised as to how hot the container of the spicy pork.. spicy pork and the noodles were in separate containers.. . Combining them together, made them the perfect temperature to eat... I would have heard it to be more spicy, but it got my attention without making me too sweaty. The pork was plenty along with bamboo shoes and other vegetables... I found it to be a great meal for the price. The quantity was just enough to fill your belly.! I highly recommend you give them a try. I'm sure they have other delicious items. . read more

Great alternative to the DinTaiFung restaurant in Valley Fair Mall. Much more low key vibe, which I love. Great selection of dumplings (incl. xiao long bao) at an affordable price. Very nice helpful owner and fast service. Will definitely be back! (Sorry - did not take any pictures, but will do so the next time) read more

Unfortunately, did not grab any photos of our dinner last night because it was so delicious! We stopped by around 6 pm to order for take out and we were not disappointed! Despite being dinner time, it was not as busy as expected, which was shocking. We ordered A22 (cucumber + black fungus salad), E5 (honey walnut shrimp), H15 (kung pao chicken), H21 (Mongolian beef), J1 (shrimp and pork wonton soup), K7 (Dan Dan noodles), and L8 (beef spicy hot pot), all for takeout (total was ~$125). IT WAS DONE WITHIN 10 MINUTES!! Honestly, I was shocked when the person taking our order said 10 minutes. The honey walnut shrimp and kung pao chicken were an absolute hit for my family. The portion sizes were great and both dishes were delicious. I would say my least favorite were the Dan Dan noodles. I've had this dish one other time at another restaurant and it didn't taste the same. Lastly, the wonton soup would be perfect for the winter nights and/or those kicking a cold. This is my second time at this restaurant, all for takeout, and I would definitely come back! For the price and taste, it is definitely worth it! read more

Found a place for dumplings that's not Din Tai Fung. There are many other options besides dumplings. Menu has other dinner items. Perfect place to have a good meal. Service was quick. It's small like a hold in a wall but that's where the best food is. Definitely, I will be back to try other items. You can also purchase frozen dumplings. read more

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Good noodles , where the beef tendon had a little sour taste to it where I'm used to it being all savory. The pork soup dumplings were very juicy and flavorful. The right bite size too. The restaurant is clean and food overall was good. read more

Was craving some dumplings. My husband and I had dinner at Dumpling Capital. The food came out quickly and hot. - snow pea leaves had good flavor, not over cooked - pan fried dumplings were juicy on the inside and nice crust on the bottom - pork chop bento box- nice flavored pork chop with rice, cabbage, stewed egg - boiled pork, shrimp, chive dumplings- piping hot, very good - spicy wonton The server was friendly, refilled our water, clean inside. I would definitely return. read more

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Came on the weekend for lunch and we were seated right away. The restaurant has maybe around 10 tables so it can get full during meal time. Service is pretty quick and food came out quickly too. Overall I would give 3.5 stars for the food but I would bump up to 4 stars for the service and the fact they also offer frozen dumplings to go. Items ordered: - Marinated beef pancake roll: Beef had a good flavor and comes with cucumbers. The pancake itself was just very thick and doughy as I have tried other pancakes which were thinner. - Garlic flavor green onion pancake: Same as the marinated beef pancake roll where the pancake itself was very thick and doughy. Garlic flavor is strong and might overpower the green onion flavor, so I think I would get the normal green onion pancake. - Pork and chives dumpling: Can never go wrong with pork and chives dumpling. - Soup dumplings: 6 pieces which were decently sized, flavor was good. - Sichuan spicy chicken and spinach wonton: Comes with a lot of chili oil which gives the flavor. - Dan Dan noodles: A different take on dan dan noodles than my previous times eating this dish. However, I liked the amount of vegetables that came with the dish. Sauce was good. - Sesame balls: Also can't go wrong with sesame balls and came with red bean filling. read more

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We were at Valley Fair craving Din Tai Fung, but the wait was too long, so we found Dumpling Capital on Yelp--and I'm so glad we did! This spot has quickly become one of my favorites. The hospitality was excellent, the service was super fast, and the food quality was outstanding. Every dumpling we ordered was delicious, bursting with fresh flavors and perfectly prepared. The orange chicken was spectacular--crispy, tangy, and flavorful in every bite. Dumpling Capital definitely rivals Din Tai Fung, with amazing food and no long wait. If you're a dumpling lover, this place is a must-try! I can't wait to come back! read more

YUM! My son and I have been here a few times and food and service are great. We decided to take a friend and her son to give it a try. Location is in a small strip mall with limited parking but you can find street or parking in the shopping center across. Place is small with only a few tables, so recommend going early if you don't want to wait. You can also see folks making dumplings in the kitchen by hand next to the actual store front. Food comes out super quickly and the servers are very friendly. Our go to is the XLB soup dumpling and pan fried soup dumplings. Both are so flavorful and the filling is cooked perfectly. We also tried the classic pork and cabbage dumplings. Classic flavor and so good with a bit of soy, vinegar and hot sauce. This time we also tried chow mein and green onion pancakes. Both were delicious. My friend's son got a popcorn chicken bento box plate and the portion was very generous and he loved it. The cold cabbage side on the bento was shockingly amazing. Looks unassuming but very flavorful. $80 for a generous amount of food. Definitely our go to for dumplings. read more

The place is pretty small but we got seated quickly! The food here is pretty good and authentic. We ordered a good amount of dishes and the highlights include the garlic noodles and pork and chive dumplings. The only thing was that one of our orders was missing so we had to re-order it and it took some time. The workers were super sweet and apologetic though! read more

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Food: above average Taiwanese food! Flavor was good but everything arrived lukewarm. Portion is quite big as the 2 of us couldn't finish. Service: usual Chinese restaurant service. Mandarin speaking staff. Everything came fast and easy to get attention from the staff Ambiance: I wish the place is cleaner. Definitely can use some renovation. I've been to the previous restaurant at this same location. All the decor is the same... read more

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This was an amazing little cozy spot to grab a quick lunch. There is a decent amount of seating and service was really quick. The food was really all-around amazing. We started with the soup dumplings, which were pretty standard and delicious. Can't go wrong! I'm not sure I'd get the dandan noodles again because I like them a little less oily and more peanut-y, but they were still really good. The spicy pork and Napa cabbage dumplings were insane--so flavorful and juicy. The pan fried pork buns were also SOOO good, they were really juicy and the texture overall was just soft and crunchy. I'd absolutely recommend coming here. read more

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Great place to sit with friends and enjoy and nice meal for a good price, dumplings has great quality and service was fantastic with everyone being nice read more

Large menu, tasty and authentic food, fast and efficient service, and most importantly - approved by my Taiwanese mom and Shanghainese dad. My favorites are their potstickers, chili fish in clay pot, mapo tofu, and crab pork XLB. But I've never had a bad dish here, which is more uncommon when there's a large menu. Both parents grew up in taiwan and said their stinky tofu is legit. I offered my dad house of prime rib, flemings, and a wide array of Asian restaurants and he still wanted dumpling capital for his birthday! That says something. read more

Dumpling Capital - XLB - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We came in on a Sunday night for dinner and it was surprisingly really busy but luckily we got a spot. We were quickly given menus and I began to scan on my phone to order. We ordered the pork xlb, spicy wonton pork, stinky tofu, and lava buns. Pork xlb 3.5/5: I love xlb but I thought their dough was on the thicker side and I generally like it on the thinner side similar to DTF and 88 bao bao. The soup inside the xlb was good and the meat was juicy. Spicy wontons 4/5: This is a classic when going to a Shanghai restaurant and it was good it had a nice quick to it and most places usually aren't spicy at all. The dough was a good consistency and the flavors were there. Stinky tofu 3.5/5: I liked it but some pieces were warm not hot. I've also not seen stinky tofu cut in a long way, it's usually cubed but it was pretty good. It wasn't too stinky but it was nice and crispy. Molten lava buns 3.5/5: I'm not sure if restaurants order these frozen but presentation wise they came out very unpleasant and it was quite disappointing. 1/4 of our buns was squished and did not rise properly. The dough was very dense it didn't give off that fluffy texture. The egg yolk was good but definitely needs help with the presentation. Overall, this is a good quick eats spot! Pricing is pretty average for the portion and the food is pretty good. The menu has a large variety and their reward system is pretty cool once you join. Sadly I wanted to try their chocolate xlb, but it was sold out so next time! read more

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Great little dumpling shop my wife found. Came here for lunch and upon entering seemed empty so I was concerned, but I was wrong. The service was spectacular though and noticed that there was a ton of to go and door dash orders, only a few other tables had families. The food was an overall 4 stars average. Would definitely recommend it to others. read more

Dumpling Capital - Beef pancakes - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Fast food restaurants with orders ordered on line at the table. Nothing fancy with the ambience--but good luck getting a table. I was fortunate. This place, the several times I have eaten here, is always jam packed with cats. Best way to enjoy is take out. The food is good, no doubt, and a pleasant, different change than my New England and European Asian food experiences. A must stop if in the need of good dumps. read more

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continuing on with the xlb search in the south bay and stopping by dumpling capital in santa clara...small restaurant, but a short wait to be seated...starting with the xlb (soup dumplings) $8.99...skin holding contents well...good, but had better...popcorn chicken $10.99...fried perfectly and seasoned just right...popcorn chicken was tasty....pork & napa cabbage dumplings in chili oil $12.99..tasty and good...pea shoots with garlic $16.99...cooked perfectly and vibrant green...dumpling capital was a good stop for lunch.... read more

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My husband and I came here for a meal because we randomly stumbled upon this place - their menu reminds us of another local dumpling restaurant near where we live. We were seated quickly and ordered beef chow mein, green bean pork dumplings, sauteed green beans, and Thai iced tea. The food literally came out within 2 minutes of ordering! Food is definitely legit but noticed that the dumpling skins are a bit soggy (likely overboiled?). Service was what you would normally expect at a Chinese restaurant, but they were fast and efficient. Overall a decent dumpling shop, but we still prefer the one around where we live! read more