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    Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley

    4.6 (163 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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    Dessert menu.
    Robert L.

    This is a very nice upscale Chinese dumpling restaurant. The food is tasty, though it may take a little bit to come as it seems the dim sum and dumplings are made on order instead of sitting around in warmers. The staff were friendly and attentive. We were there at dinner for about two hours and never felt rushed. Dim sum is all about being with friends and family after all. Prices are in line with other dine-in Chinese restaurants.

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    Jed O.

    A cozy dinner atmosphere with friendly staff and relatively fast service. Our wonton soup was served nearly at the end of our meal, and we thought they had forgotten about it. Otherwise, this establishment is great for dates and friend hangouts. It smelled great entering the restaurant, and we were impressed with their food! 5/5 - Xiao Long Bao (not pictured) - One of the best xiao long bao's I have had in SF! The soup inside carried a very flavorful, savory broth. The dough was also well-made, and is definitely a must-order at this restaurant! 5/5 - Beef Chow Fun - Generous serving and very savory. This dish was also quite flavorful and a great carb to order with your dumplings. My friend thought it was a bit oily but I thought the dish and its ingredients were all in appropriate proportions. 4/5 - Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings - Very flavorful and cooked well. The dough was a bit thick and did not carry as much soup as I expected. I also thought 4 pieces was fewer than other restaurants that have ordered the same dish. However, it is still a great dish to order if eating with one other person! 3/5 - Wonton Soup - Not anything too outstanding. The broth base felt more on the clear, vegetable soup side than an umami broth. This was served last after we had finished all our other dishes so we initially expected that they forgot about this dish.

    Beef C05. Szechuan Beef Shank Noodle Soup
    Amber G.

    I've been to dumpling kitchen a couple of times and unfortunately the time it takes between dishes coming out can actually be 30 minutes, and this is during non peak hours. The dumplings are tasty but on the pricier side and the beef noodle soup had such a strong numbing flavor that it was hard to enjoy, almost to the point of tasting chemically. Their pork and cabbage dumplings were very tasty though with a thin and fresh dumpling skin, but the waiting time between each dish was extremely long.

    Chicken S17. Steamed Chicken & Shiitake Baos (2pcs)
    Abida H.

    I had high expectations for this place given the raving reviews! We tried a variety of items here and they were hit or miss. Hot & Sour soup - this was as expected, very good Pork dumplings - I don't eat pork so wasn't able to try this myself but heard from others that they were good, but not great Steamed chicken & shiitake baos - I expected these to be a LOT better than they were, the ratio of bao to chicken felt off to me (there was a lot of dough) and they were a little bland Mongolian beef - loved this Kung Pao chicken - very good Chicken chow mein - loved this Shrimp har gaw - these were the only steamed dumplings I could have tried and unfortunately they were forgotten, we had placed 3 orders for this and then it was restaurant closing Service was good, although the shrimp dumplings were forgotten they gave us complimentary mini sesame balls with red bean. I'm not even crazy about red bean but these were amazing! Overall, the meal didn't blow me away. There were some items that were very good like the wok items and chow mein. I would love to come back and try some of the steamed dumplings to give this place another chance!

    Careey H.

    We discovered Dumpling Kitchen while strolling down 24th Street near the old Savor location. The spot is fantastic, with indoor and outdoor seating protected by awnings, offering a great variety for small and large groups. We enjoyed a Sunday brunch of delicious Dim Sum, recommended it to friends, and returned just four days later with a large party. The service was excellent, and the menu features a diverse selection of dim sum and small plates. Dumpling Kitchen also offers some sweet options, like the chocolate dumpling. The large group included a full table of kids who loved grabbing the dim sum, bao, and tasty dumplings. The food arrived quickly to keep us on schedule for a show at James Lick School.

    C03. Chow Mein (Chicken) $16.80
    Billy N.

    My girlfriend and I stopped by on New Year's Eve, the ambience as we entered was warm and inviting. The Chinese decor was beautiful, and we were seated by the fireplace. Again, incredibly warm and inviting. We ordered peppermint tea which was hot but refreshing, a good way to start our meal. We ordered Shanghai pan fried pork buns, steamed pork dumplings, steamed crab and shrimp dumplings, pea sprouts with garlic, and chicken chow mein. The owner took our order, she was incredibly friendly and accommodating. We ordered and around 5 minutes later our food arrived at the table. The Shanghai dumplings were crispy but soft on top, filled with savory soup. The steamed pork dumplings were soft, pillowy with a great pork flavor, a traditional authentic XLB taste. The crab and shrimp dumpling had such an intense crab flavor, any crab lover would come back for more! The green beans and chowmein were savory, not overly oily and incredibly addicting! I've had Din Tai Fung and their soup dumplings didn't have flavor compared to Dumpling Kitchen's, nor did the food come as quickly! We also didn't have to wait in a long line. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

    V06. Dry-Braised String Beans
    Brian G.

    I've been on this eat at a place that is connected with Rakuten for in dining for a while now. 5x points there plus our Amex gold and that's 9x total the points. This place was on the list and the food was awesome! The claypot with roe was definitely the winner. The pan fried pork buns was surprisingly good. I think it was the texture of fried and steamed. You can't go wrong with the string beans. The beef chow fun tasted like most chow funs but still delish. I thought the steamed chicken and shiitake was gonna be a hit but it was alright. The tenderloin was soooo good. Love that it had this crispy outside but soft and chewy inside. The Chinese don't mess around with service. It was on point. From bringing the dishes out to filling the water cups, to getting rid of empty plates. This restaurant keeps that Chinese food tradition. The ambiance had that nicer interior feel to it. A huge mural of a dragon on the wall. Spacious interior and a cool outside patio of you wanted to eat out there. We closed the restaurant down but they were nice.

    Agnes K.

    First off, this place has a great ambiance, as I walked in, I noticed their huge beautiful dragon murals on both walls. Love it how the place is decorated contemporary style, open glass wall kitchen, serving counter/supplies well organized and viewable but most importantly this place is very CLEAN.... We had the scallop shrimp dumplings, xiao lung baos, green beans, basil clams, and Dan Dan noodles and the salted egg tofu. Food was very tasty. If I live in the neighborhood, I would be here daily We were there during a Saturday late lunch hour, still, the servers were very friendly and accommodating. Great dining experience for our girls lunch get together

    V06. Dry-Braised String Beans
    Locals Only SF ..

    Hands down some the best dumplings I've had in the city! The Dumpling Kitchen never disappoints. The wrappers are perfectly chewy and the fillings are always packed with flavor. My personal fave is the beef pot stickers . Service is always friendly and fast, even on weekends. Can't recommend enough!"

    Veggie Chow Mein
    Tara M.

    One of my favorite spots to grab a bite in Noe Valley! The place is deceivingly large based on what you see on the outside and the food is delicious. I love their soup dumplings and their pan fried dumplings but they also have great fried rice, string beans, and the cucumber salad was great!

    Cucumber appetizer, hot n sour, dumpling, siu mai (came later), eggplant, mongolian beef, also ordered potsticker- all cooked just right.
    Veronica K.

    I had an excellent experience at Dumpling Kitchen last weekend with my two adult kids. I was a little skeptical because while it's a dumpling place, they have a vast menu with a huge variety of other Asian American options-- and in my experience, that could indicate a Jack of All Trades, Master of None with quality of food. I was SO PLEASED and pleasantly surprised to report that every single dish we ordered was excellent. I was surprised and so happy. Eating together with my kids, with very tasty food cooked correctly- and served so quickly- in a beautiful eclectic setting felt like a magical moment captured in my mind forever. I noticed one lady in particular and connected dots she must've been one of owners mentioned in the menu story. She was nothing less than passionate, devoted and non stop wiping and sanitizing tables and seats, constantly sweeping as soon as guests left their table, and I even saw her sitting quietly folding napkins near the small rustic antiquated fireplace. My dad had a family business and worked his fingers to the bone- we all did. So I saw that in Shari. And I had to approach her after our experience and let her know- she gave me a warm hug and I felt instantly connected. She shared they will be opening a location THIS JULY AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF. I am considering hosting a lunch there for my stepdaughter's civil SF wedding and/or going to Noe Valley's location for Mother's Day. Dog friendly covered patio, too! Hot n sour soup- excellent. Not overwhelmingly thick with bland cornstarch broth- perfectly sour and generous pork strips and satisfying consistency. Eggplant- excellent texture, buttery smooth and not over or undercooked. All dumplings had us all saying- this is way tastier than Din Tai Fung. Portions are good, too! I will see you soon, Shari. I would make the drive from Santa Clara again and again- thank you and please don't change a thing.

    Pan fried spicy beef dumplings
    Leigh B.

    The perfect chow mein I was looking for, and why isn't anyone raving about the pan-fried spicy beef dumplings? Perfection! (Not that spicy, but excellent.)

    S01. Steamed Soup Pork Dumplings (6 pcs)
    Daw M.

    The dumplings and food is pretty solid on their to go side :) Love the chili levels and it's actually spicy! Fast service. Street parking. Thanks!

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    2 months ago

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    Shari D.

    Thank you very much for the nice review, Robin!!!

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    Thank you very much, Robert!!!

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    Thank you very much for a nice review, Bianca!!!!

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    2 months ago

    Service was five star. Food was a 3. I would stick with the pan-fried bun and XLB. Patio was nice and heated.

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    Thank you, Greg! For a nice review, Happy New Year.

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    Thank you, Sabina! See you again .

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    Thank you for the wonderful review!! Carrey!!

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    Shari D.

    Thank you, Billy!! For a lovely review and photos.. see you soon.

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    Wow!! Thank you for a great review, Brian!!!

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    Thank you, Agnes!!! For a wonderful review.

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    Thank you very much for your nice review!! see you again soon.

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    Thank you very much, Leigh!!!

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    Thank you for your support, Daw!!

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    Thank you for a fantastic review, Debbie!!!

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    Thank you, Pamela!!! for the very nice review.

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    Thank you for the excellent write up, Melinda!!!

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    Thank you very much, Eva!!!

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    Thank you for the nice review, and pictures, Steve!!

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    thank you, Kelly!! for a wonderful review.

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    Thank you very much, Ione!!!

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    Thank you very much for your review,Kayla!!

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    Thank you very much, Ricca!!! see you again.

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    Thanks a lot, Carmen!!

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    2 months ago

    Food delivered late and cold. No notification that item was delivered. Also, no credit for bad delivery and service. POOR!!!

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