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    Dumpling Era

    4.0 (465 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Robert L.

    Small mom and pop Restaurant serving awesome dumplings that are reasonable priced! I got crispy tofu with seven color and number 43 pork dumpling with spinach. It was so good. I added number 21 pork pot stickers to my meal. I was so totally satisfied, I ordered Yangzhou fried rice number 68. I'm not from the area. I had a one night stop over. Looked up on Yelp and found this place. Very satisfying. Highly recommend will not disappoint.

    Menu 7/2026
    M S.

    Didn't feel like cooking, so went here about 7:30 pm on a weekday; not crowded at all. Had a dozen dumplings, cold bean noodle dish and won ton soup. It was filling, good and service was good. I would come back here again because the location is convenient. Inside is clean and quiet.

    Shrimp torn noodle
    Laura L.

    3.5/5 Small hole in the wall shop with some street parking in front of the store. My favorite was the shrimp torn noodle which had a good amount of shrimp and chewy noodles with a great sauce on it. The pork and cabbage noodles were also very good with texture and filling. The sheng jian bao was just okay (only four small buns with small filling.) The liang pi tasted kind of soggy and had a slight bitter taste and too much garlic so I would skip it.

    Shrimp Torn Noodle
    Alli W.

    Had high expectations due to high ratings but it was just okay. We came by for dinner and we were seated right away. It's so cold inside the restaurant btw. Service: 3/5 Only 3 tables inside but the waitress didn't really check in so my fiancé had to physically go up to her to ask for our check and then to pay. Food: 3/5 Wonton noodle soup - Not much flavor and the broth looked as clear as day which was our first time lol. Pretty sure they use handmade noodles here, which were also just okay. Shrimp torn noodle - Much more flavorful, tasted more like soy sauce? Not much noodles or shrimps and more veggies. Seafood dumplings with cuttlefish ink - This was just sad. No seafood but just 1-2 tiny pieces of shrimps with mostly green onions and chives.

    Jo W.

    Ordered off DoorDash because I was craving some good comfort Chinese food. Got some black squid dumplings, beef pancakes, and chicken chow mein. It was all very tasty and satisfying!

    Pork Dumpling with Green Chives  Pork and Shrimp Dumpling with Green Chives Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings Veggie Chow Mein
    E S.

    Dumplings were perfection ! The salt & pepper wings were recommended by the nicest lady behind the counter (I did not get a name) but they had plenty of flavor. & the veggie chow mein was also very good.

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    Paul C.

    Hole in the wall but a hidden gem It's loud as they turn dough into noodles. They don't buy store bought noodles, these are made fresh The location mainly caters to take out, the interior is industrial sparse. It's loud. The folks who work there speak Chinese loudly on their speaker phones But it's so awesome and the food is great

    Vegetable Knife Cut Noodle-too many bean sprouts, noodles weren't great when not really warm
    Julia T.

    I'd probably give 3.5 stars but will round up. The dumplings here are good, and there are some seafood and vegetarian options which is always nice. Scallion pancakes were crispy and oily and delicious. Green beans a bit overseasoned but cooked well. The knife cut noodles were ok, a little too oily and if not eaten hot straight from the kitchen they were t super good, and also there were not a lot of noodles in the vegetarian noodles, it was a lot of bean sprouts. This mostly looks like a to go place, server was friendly and attentive but the ambiance of the place is pretty stark, no music, lots of tables inside though. Steamed custard buns weren't super soft. So I'd recommend the dumplings here, and if you dine in it was fine for us because it was nice and quiet and we got to chat with our friends without feeling rushed, pretty much empty except for us on a Thursday night. Street parking was available nearby and not too hard to find just off El Camino.

    Vegetable Spring Roll
    James D.

    This place is authentic and no frills. Stopped in here for lunch while waiting for some friends to arrive at SFO airport. When we walked in there was an older gentleman sitting at a table, hand making dumplings presumably for the evening dinner crowd. I enjoyed the pork dumplings with dill. The dill was not what I typically would have gravitated towards, but our server recommended it and I'm glad I took her advice. It was not an overpowering flavor and really complimented the pork. Pot stickers were hot, fresh and tasty as they should be.

    Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings
    Dexter D.

    This was our third visit in three years. The restaurant is small and we walked in just after noon. There were maybe four tables in use and one waiting to be cleared. We were greeted and pointed to a four-top. Menus and set-ups were already on the table. A pot of tea was brought out and the server went back to answering phones and wrapping dumplings. It took a minute to catch her eye when we were ready. We ordered three items and I let her 'talk' me into a fourth. Mom doesn't eat nearly as much when out but she'll tear it up at home. We ordered: Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings - 5 - Excellent again! Yes, a bit pricey but we'll worth it! Shrimp with Knife-Cut Noodles - 5 - I could smell the wok hay as she brought the dish to the table. The Shrimp were beautifully cooked as were the noodles. Soft and thin, similar to Egg Noodles. Delicious! Steamed BBQ Pork Buns - no score - We were between doctors appointments and our hour for lunch was coming to an end. We had only received 2 out of 4 dishes. I asked the server how much longer. Like a deer in headlights, she took a guess and went the wrong way. Instead of going to the kitchen and asking, she guesses 15 minutes? I asked if I could cancel it and she said no. I told her that we still had to leave so just box it up for us. She came back to the table with boxes for the food we already had and told us just another 2 or 3 minutes. When the check came, we were only charged for three items. The item that I had let her "talk me into" didn't show up. In case you're wondering, it was Xiao Long Bao. The food is generally very good. The service is questionable. I would recommend this restaurant for their food but not if you have time restrictions.

    Shrimp Knife Cut Noodle
    Analiese K.

    Thanks to my fellow Yelpers for the rec, this little place is spot on! Delicious, fresh, authentic, I definitely recommend a stop in if you are craving dim sum or noodles. We have a stop over in San Francisco before heading on to our final travel destination and did a quick search for dim sum as we were leaving the airport. And after scrolling through about 20 reviews, we decided on this place. I love a good "hole in the wall", divey (if that's a word) and scratch made eatery. Ambiance is not a strong point if you are looking for mid to upper scale setting. But, if you can put appearances aside and listen to your stomach, then consider yourself home! This is a smallish shop, clean and with hot tea service (no alcohol). The service is fast, friendly and with a smile. There is a lady in the back, CRANKING out handmade wontons (be still my heart!) The portions are huge and family style! My daughter and I ordered enough for a six person family and judging from the look of surprise on the chef's face, we did a good job of polishing off most of it! ‍ One thing we tried that i had never heard of is the beef roll. It's really good and way bigger than i had thought. Kind of like a calzone. Highly recommend the spicy wonton and the knife cut noodles with shrimp. These knife cut noodles had such a luscious, silky mouth feel, i could have slurped them all day! We also enjoyed the fried spring rolls and shao mai. Price point is very reasonable. We had six different dishes for $64, which includes tax. Just about $10 per dish with huge servings. We have plenty of leftovers in our hotel fridge for later Anyway, jump out of your comfort zone and dive in to flavor town at Dumpling Era, you won't be disappointed!

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    Very delicious, very fast, friendly. Not great ambiance but I go for the amazing food.

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    Food use fresh and hot, service was on point, friendly staff. parking use easy. highly recommended

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    We got take out from Dumpling Era and it was great! The 7-color tofu is something we've never tried before and it was unbelievable.

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    Consistently good takeout. Good dumpling comfort food. Fried spicy tofu is interesting too.

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    Ask the Community - Dumpling Era

    What is their orange habanero-tasting extremely spicy hot sauce? The food is great, but I also want to just order some of that amazing hot sauce!

    Just ask for it. They will sell you a small bottle or even give away if you ask nicely.

    Is MSG used here?

    Loll not sure why the other person said no. They definitely do and it's fine.

    What gluten free options are there?

    I'm sorry but I don't know the answer.

    Is it possible to order the soup dumplings Togo? Or can it only be eaten at the restaurant?

    It can be ordered Togo as well

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    3.9(2.3k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Consistent quality and service from this Bay Area Vietnamese chain. The Grand Ave restaurant is…read morebright, roomy, with plenty of street and lot parking nearby. My favorite is the Five Spiced Chicken with Garlic Noodles. Ben Tre didn't originate Garlic Noodles but it did start from San Francisco, thanks TL. As for Five Spiced Chicken, the dish originated in ancient China and has the five taste elements: Sweet, Sour, Pungent, Bitter, and Salty. My Wife usually gets the Vermicelli Bowl with Grilled Pork, Imperial Roll, and Veggies. Also consistently good. Ben Tre's quality is consistent and the food is at an affordable price. The place is usually busy at lunch and especially weekend dinners.

    2.5 stars. Very disappointing Vietnamese food. Came here for dinner with my family on a Wednesday…read moreevening before heading to the airport. I had high hopes since there were over 2,000 reviews on Yelp. There were a few customers inside when we walked in. Ordered 3 dishes: The Combo Vermicelli Bowl, Grilled Short Rib Plate, and Porkchop and BBQ Chicken. The outside of the egg roll was crispy but the meat did not taste fresh at all. The porkchop and the bbq chicken also tasted unpleasant. The vegetables weren't pickled, and I couldn't taste the garlic in the garlic noodles. The worst part was that they charge over $20 for each dish is bizarre. Safe to say that I won't be coming back again. I just hope that they can serve better quality food, especially when they charge so much for each dish.

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    Mom’s Tofu

    4.3(345 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Mom's Tofu doesn't get enough love from me even though it deserves the five stars. Both this…read morelocation and the one in Millbrae are favorites of mine. The service at both is always quick and efficient. This location is larger and I like that their menu is broader. They serve several dishes the other location doesn't. This time around, we ordered some regular items and tried a couple of new dishes. The galbi, spicy pork, fried chicken wings and veggie pancake are always delectable. I love the crispiness of their pancakes. We also tried the fluffy steamed egg and bulgogi ddukbokk (bulgogi and rice cake in a sauce). They are both dishes I would order again. I also love Mom's banchan. The SSF now has half orders of some dishes. This was perfect since we only wanted a little of the spicy pork and half an order of the chicken wings. Overall, a fantastic meal and my mouth is watering thinking about what we ate there!

    Mom's Tofu House is located downstairs next to Curry Pizza and was the perfect cozy meal for a cold…read moreday. I ordered the pork tofu soup and was really impressed with how quickly everything came out. The banchan (side dishes) were delicious and a great start to the meal. I ordered the soup mild, but it was still a bit spicier than I expected. Even so, the broth was rich and flavorful, and I actually loved the amount of tofu they included. As silly as it sounds, some tofu soup spots overdo it with the tofu, so you don't get to enjoy as much of the broth or other ingredients. This felt much more balanced. I'd say it's a little pricier compared to other tofu spots, but I'd definitely come back - especially to try the galbitang next time.

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    Kevin’s Noodle House - Pho with meatballs

    Kevin’s Noodle House

    4.2(165 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    rain or shine this place is always busy! their service is fast paced and they have a good amount of…read moreseating available. the restaurant will be packed at capacity at times but that's how you know they have good food! their menu is pretty large and they have many vietnamese food options, from banh mi, to vermicelli bowls, to appetizers and pho! their broth is amazing, super flavorful and has a lot of great depth. i drank every sip of the soup from my bowl, and i even craved more even though i was absolutely stuffed. the noodles portion is generous and i would definitely recommend this place! parking is quite chaotic but it is irving street, so paid parking is a must and you might have to park far.

    I stopped by on a whim, itching for a bowl of Pho Ga. I originally intended to visit a go-to…read morerestaurant of mine just up the street but opted to give this location a try. I was greeted and seated right away and since I knew what I was going to order I didn't even bother looking at the menu. I ordered a small bowl with only half the amount of noodles and a glass of water. Within a few minutes my order and drink was delivered. As I prepped my soup and started consuming it I noticed the lack of chicken. After a few bites of noodles and sips of the broth I started digging around only to find around 7-8 small pieces of meat! I know what I ordered and wasn't expecting a bowl full of meat but the amount provided was less than what I've experienced at many other Pho spots. To make matters worse, the small bowl lacking meat costed $16 less the tip, which II still chose to give 18%. Unfortunately this was a disappointing 1st time experience.

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    Chibog

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
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    Tried and tested. Never fails to impress the first timers we bring here…read more This was another fun dining experience for us with our friends. We got a table of eight one hour before closing time. Our server told us last order was at 6:45 since the cook had to leave early for another gig. They used to close later at night years ago. We had our usual chick-boy combo sisig, grilled liempo, tapa and garlic rice. Our friends embellished our spread with ginataang sitaw at calabasa (beans & squash in coconut milk), bam-i pancit, chicharon bulaklak (ruffle fat) and lechon kawali. Vinegar based sawsawan and Mang Tomas made this feast even better. We all had water because we were binge eating that weekend. Another large party satisfied at Chibogs. Can't wait for our next get-together here.

    I am not Filipino food expert, but my family and I really like Chibog. We haven't ever dined in but…read moreorder takeout from here every few months. Online ordering is available and simple. Phone orders are also welcomed too. The restaurant is always packed when I go in to get my food. The dining room is pretty small, but can probably fit 30 or so diners at a time. Our staples are the lumpia shanghai, pancit palabok and bbq chicken silog. Over the years, the prices have really increased but it is a sign of the times wherever you dine these days.

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