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    Kathleen Y.

    Was craving dumplings and so hubs and I ended up here for lunch. They had just opened so we were the first ones in. Nice and clean space, moderate amount of tables and seating, and super cute artwork on the walls! We ordered tons for the two of us, with plenty of leftovers to take home (well, except for the dumplings lol). Here's what we got: Shredded Bean Curd Salad (4/5) - Anytime there's a bean curd salad on the menu, I'm 100% gonna get it. This one was decent. Fragrant sesame oil flavor and even better with some chili oil added to it. Wood & Silver Ear Mushroom in House Dressing (3.5/5) - This was great texture wise, but a little one dimensional on the flavor. Sesame oil was the main flavor I could taste. Green Beans Sautéed with Oyster Sauce (5/5) - We have never once been steered wrong by green beans at a dim sum place. These were no exception. Flavorful with a nice crunch. Our fave veggie to get! Pork Xiao Long Bao (4.5/5) - Can't go to a dumpling place and not get an order of their XLBs. We got the 8 piece pork flavor, and they were solid. Not as hot as I wanted them to be, but still super yummy! Shrimp Dumplings (4/5) - These were good too. We always get an order of har gow wherever we go, and these were solid. Juicy Pan Fried Pork Buns (5/5) - These were phenomenal! We have never had juicier or more flavorful buns. The crunchy bottom gives such a nice contrast to the soupy interior. We demolished these! All of our food came out really quickly, and our server was very attentive, checking in with us often. The restaurant was quite clean, lots of bright lighting inside. We were really happy with our food and our visit here! Can't wait to come back!

    Shrimp & Pork Siu Mai (6Pcs)
    Michael N.

    I had always wanted to try this place so my fam decided to take me here on Father's Day. Dumpling Hours is located in the back of the AMC theatre. They opened at 11:30am on a Saturday. When arrived around 11:50am, we were greeted by the friendly staff and no need to worry about waiting on a table. The following orders: Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Buns (A must order) Black Truffle and Pork Xiao Long Bao Pork Xiao Long Bao Shrimp Pork Chives Dumplings Shrimp & Pork Siu Mai (6Pcs) Steamed Pork Buns Out of all of the orders, the Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Buns were my absolute favorite! They do warn you, so becareful when taking a bite due to the hot broth inside the bun. All of the staff done a wonderful job prepping our orders and checking on our tables if we needed anything.

    Braised Beef Soup Noodles
    Hong N.

    Quite Decent! Cucumber salad with garlic, makes a great light appetizer to share! I really like their Hot & Sour Soup. The Pork Xiao Long Bao, it was juicy and meaty. Their Braised Beef Noodle Soup is pretty good. The radiah is more on the firmer side. Braised beef, IMO, super savory.

    Monica N.

    After a morning of cherry and mulberry picking, this place really was a good wind down meal! We were able to enjoy our dishes family style. The service was good and fast. We ordered on our phone and it was very easy for us. Will be back if I'm ever in the area.

    Complimentary dessert - watermelon, strawberries, and dried fruit over jelly
    Jaky Y.

    Came for lunch on a Saturday. Dumpling Hours has a large corner storefront with plenty of seating and tables. The inside is pretty clean and spacious, and you can watch employees making dumplings at the front. We ordered the pork XLB, okra with garlic, jellyfish appetizer, beef noodle soup, Dan Dan noodle, and an iced tea. Everything was great. The XLB had incredibly thin wrappers and lots of juice inside. The jellyfish appetizer was light and refreshing without too much oil like some places do. The okra was fresh and flavorful. Our only complaint was that the noodles in both the beef noodle soup and Dan Dan noodle were a bit softer than we prefer; we typically like our noodles with more bite. Service was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They even gave us a dessert on the house - a jelly with watermelon, strawberries, and dried fruits. It was light, tasty, and not too sweet with very generous fruit topping. Highly recommend!

    Seasoned Beef Pockets
    Alan D.

    If you're in Brentwood, this is the spot for dumplings. The name says it all dumplings all day, every day, and they don't miss. The beef rolls are crispy, flaky, and packed with flavor. The juicy pan-fried dumplings have that perfect golden-brown crust with a burst of goodness inside. The xiao long bao? Always a hit just be careful, those soup dumplings will humble you if you're not patient. Trust me I know lol! Honestly, you can't go wrong with any dumpling on the menu. If you're indecisive, just pick one they're all solid. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, and the ambiance is cool. Whether you're here with friends or on a solo dumpling mission, you'll leave happy & full. Nice to have a place like this out in the Brentwood/ borderline Antioch/ Oakley area.

    Ginger and Scallion Noodles
    Laura J.

    Came here on a Sunday night about 20 mins before closing. We were waited on quickly, but didn't feel rushed. It was just the 2 of us, so we got: -Ginger and scallion noodles - a little too sweet for my preference, but hit the spot with the soy sauce and chili oil at the table -Hot and Spicy Pork Xiao Long Buns - SO GOOD!! Wish we had gotten more, but it was already after closing when we tried them. -Juicy Pan-fried Pork Buns - Another delicious item! They get their juicy name from being filled with soup. But be careful! They can be really hot when they reach the table, and when I tried to bite into one, juice/soup rained all over the table, my phone, and my arm! -Steamed Pork Buns - these were just okay. I think we meant to get the BBQ pork buns instead. We had also ordered the cucumber salad with crushed garlic, but it made its way to the other table by mistake. When we pointed it out to our server, we just asked that she'd take it off our bill. Instead, she gave us a thing of hot and sour soup to go. To be honest, we didn't want the hot and sour soup. But she packed it up for us and handed it to us saying it's better because it's more expensive than the cucumber salad. We felt bad telling her no, so we just accepted it. Looking back, we should've just declined and requested the cucumber salad to be taken off our bill, since they probably get rid of the hot and sour soup at the end of the night anyway. Other than that occurrence, everything went well, and we will be back for more soup dumplings!

    Crab and Pork Xiao Long Bao
    Christine D.

    I've been here a handful of times, and this experience was no different than my previous ones. We came for brunch time on a Saturday and were seated immediately. Unfortunately, even though it didn't seem to be too busy, after we were seated, it seemed as if there server completely forgot about us. We were waiting about 20 minutes until the server finally came around to take our orders, and maybe another 20 minutes for the food to come out. The food is good, but definitely not like the authentic dim sum you can get in Chinatown for a cheaper price. An honorable mention, however, is definitely the crab and pork XLB! Very tasty with a strong crab taste. When we were close to being finished, we realized we never even received the fried chicken we ordered, and just decided not to get it. This place is good for the area since dim sum is very limited, however it's definitely not the best. It is worth checking out if you're in the area and in the mood for some dim sum.

    Maria A.

    Saw this place by accident and wasn't disappointed! Tasty comfort food! Place was huge. Super full when we left!

    Paul V.

    Dumpling Hours' calling card is its Juicy Pan-Fried Pork buns. Its distinct crunchy bottom, plus a surprise soup inside the pork bun is such a delight. Overall, we really enjoyed the food here at Dumpling Hours. The Ginger and Scallion noodles were delicious, and of course the Xiao Long Bao was a delight. We actually came into the restaurant, 30 minutes before closing and the staff was accommodating and let us dine in the restaurant. So what gives for a 3-star rating? The food was good, and the staff were great. Well, Dumpling Hours priced their dim sum at an expensive price point. I reckon their prices are higher than all of the dim sum restaurants in the area. That Ginger and Scallion noodles is $17 and barely for two. Regardless, the Juicy Pan-Fried Pork buns is spectacular enough for us to come back here in Dumpling Hours, in moderation of course.

    Green onion pancake --I would pass
    Yang Q.

    This was our pit stop for lunch on the way home from cherry picking. I don't know much about what Brentwood has to offer besides u-pick farms, so it was an ok Yelp find with a few hits and a few misses. The best thing we got was the sheng jian bao (pan fried pork buns). The outsides were crispy, the insides were perfectly juicy, and the filling was good. The xiao long bao and dry fried green beans were also good. The *new* shrimp dumplings (which are actually har gao, not reg steamed dumplings) were so mushy we couldn't pick any up without the wrapper falling apart and half of it staying behind on the steamer. And the green onion pancakes were also underwhelming--oddly dense and crunchy instead of flaky and light.

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    Michellyne U.

    Seriously I just can't say enough great things about this restaurant. Perks: Great service Delicious food Close location Open parking availability Shops in area Very nice ambience Large dining space to accommodate large parties Spacious for comfortability during Covid Super tasty sauces with dim sum orders Fast delivery of food Very inviting Negative: I get too full even when I want more food It's always a super great experience eating here. The service provided by the staff and owner is amazing. They are very professional and accommodating to whatever you ask for. The food is always on point. I usually feel the need to come here once a week. Please come by and support this awesome restaurant.

    Eric T.

    Located next to Creasian, Dumpling Hours is a good fix for those with a dumpling craving while wanting other dining options besides dumplings. Plenty of parking (spaces are a bit tight). In addition to dumplings and other traditional Taiwan style favorites, Dumpling Hours have other dining options. The Beef soup was decent and but their dumplings, Chicken Wings, and Brussel Sprouts are must try. The ordering is different. Their preferred method is to scan the QR code on the table to place your order and the waitstaff will bring your food (quick service). Getting their attention to bring you drinks can be challenging. Dumpling Hours feels like an informal restaurant, almost like a cafeteria with standard chairs, tables and crows, but it gets the job done!

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    The food was delicious and came out very quick. We all enjoyed this meal. Will definitely come back again.

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    So good! Loved the chicken wings, cucumbers, and juicy pork. But to be honest everything was delicious.

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    Are there vegan options?

    There are foods that Vegans can eat there, but I believe there are only about 6 or so options for that. They have a small menu to begin with, and an even smaller selection for the vegan options.

    Do they serve alcohol?

    Yes, I ordered a glass of wine on my first visit.

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