I've been coming here regularly for the past 4-5 years, so this review is long overdue! This spot is one of my go-to's, I bring my family and friends here especially if they're new to the city. Food is always fresh, hot, flavorful & delicious! My favorite dishes are the black truffle fried rice, salted egg pumpkin & shrimp, and pork & napa cabbage dumplings. My mom loves their sliced beef & pig ear in chili oil. Cold soy milk is super refreshing on a hot day. The workers are always so nice. Sometimes we'll see the owner & chit chat with him. Parking can be relatively easy outside of lunch and dinner peak time. read more

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If you're coming here on a holiday, or maybe even just a busy weekend, snag a reservation on yelp! I grabbed a reservation on Father's Day day of for 6pm and got seated right away despite a long waitlist. I'm glad we came with a large group because we were able to order a lot and try a bunch of items. We ordered a bunch of dim sum, and got chow mein, chow fun and fried rice. The standout for us was the sticky rice roll! I've been wanting to try it out for a while and was extremely happy to see they had it here. I also really enjoyed the pan friend dumpling, it was extremely flavorful and juicy! As far as the other food, everything was decent, good at best. Pretty standard in terms of dim sum, with nothing that really wow'd us. The service here was great! Despite it being a full house with constant to-go orders, we were able to order quickly and got our food really fast as well. Everything came out fresh and piping hot which I really appreciated. Enjoyed my experience here, but not particularly eager to go back right away. Definitely worth a try if you're craving dimsum in the area! read more

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| June 21, 2026 | Pretty upsetting to give a negative review on this spot. Came here for Father's Day where we called to see what the wait time was and it was communicated plenty of tables available. PERFECT! Upon arrival there were two other tables with people but no front of house presence or greeting before an employee eventually came out. She asked us how many people and if we had called. Since we were a party of 5 we asked her if we could sit at a particular open table that was open so it would give us space with one of the filled tables and was just told no and that we needed to sit at this other one that had the same amount of seating. The other table was then filled an hour later as we were leaving! Odd and we didn't understand why we couldn't have been seated at that one. The other two tables received much friendlier attention than us where we had to flag someone down to place our order with a male waiter who was better than the female waitress but not that much better. Our pan fried dumplings was under cooked and it was cold in the center when my dad ate one. The female waitress took the order to the open table behind us and proceeded to open them all so it was uncomfortable for her to do that vs. apologizing and taking the order to the back. When the new order finally did come out it was cooked almost to the brink of burnt. You can see the difference in the photos and there is no edits made. Please make note my sister is 7 months pregnant. Not how we thought our meal was going to be for Father's Day and my bro in law treated us. We were so disappointed in this restaurant and we have eaten, ordered and even had this place catered for work in the past. read more

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Excellent dum sum in the delightful and fun Castro. It's in a lovely building with pretty rainbow-colored art on the walls and dim sum related art in the lobby. We were seated in what felt like it once was a sun room? It was a few steps up from the main dining room. Very cozy with windows. We had the pork and shrimp shumai. They had soy sauce and chili oil--but no chili flakes in the oil (which I prefer). Service was attentive and pleasant. So many menu choices. I'd love to visit again. read more

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Sometimes you eat a meal you just know you'll be reliving in your dreams at night...Dumpling Kitchen blew me away! Immediately when we sat they dropped a huge pot of jasmine tea at the table. We ordered a feast and everything came out perfectly and within minutes. It's not a fancy spot but it was clean and there's good seating for small to medium sized parties. read more

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#14 eat local in the 'hood 2026 list. I'm still focused on supporting local small businesses in the neighborhood. It'd been awhile since eating here. This was my first pick up order. I ordered from their homepage as I'd planned to pick up. The website said it'd be ready in 20+ minutes. It was ready when I got there in 25+ minutes. Ordered- * beef chow fun. Excellent wok umami. Slices of beef were very tender. * Shanghai style stir fried rice cakes with pork. The rice cakes stuck together. Good but I recall this dish being better. * salt and pepper spare ribs. Hubby and daughter enjoyed this dish. The batter reminded me of tempura. Good portion sizes. read more

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Dumpling Kitchen is a great place to grab a meal if you're in the area. I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here again since its far, but I would come back. Let's start with the great. Service was good and the space was clean--there wasn't much more you can ask out of a dumpling restaurant. We ordered the soup dumplings, pan fried dumplings, and beef noodles. Out of that list I would only recommend the pan fried dumplings because it was a step up from good. The soup in it was piping hot, the pan fried skin was crunchy, and the flavors were delicious. The rest met the criteria's of a good dish but nothing out of the ordinary. Its solid. More of a preference than anything, I wish the soup dumpling skin was thinner because it's quite thick. The soup inside was good otherwise. The only con of course is their location. You have to find parking within the neighborhoods nearby and have to walk a few blocks depending on how busy it is. There isn't parking directly in front, making it not really wheelchair accessible. So with that said if you're looking for a solid quick bite, I definitely recommend Dumpling Kitchen. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I went there last week and the food was terrible. The fried buns at this place are terrible. The pan fried buns at Yang Shengjian on Gary St are much better. And what I really dislike is why did the bus boy (Mo Zai) clean the bowls before we left? It's okay to clean the plates, but the cups should be left until there are no customers. read more

Sat just before 6pm on a Saturday night. Service was fast. We had wontons, pork and shrimp sui mai, dry chicken wings and beef chow fun. We were hungry and wanted to order so much. Wished I had a vegetable dish. Did not need to have wontons and sui mai but both were good. 6 pieces each. Chicken wings were juicy with a five-spice sweet jam sauce. It was ok. 6 pieces. I wished I ordered salt and pepper wings. Was not bad but not exactly the flavor I was looking for. I need to come back and try more dishes. It's very nice here. Clean. Dinner time gets busy but we had good timing. We will return! Thank you! read more

Food is always tasty and fresh. I travel from Oakland since the lockdown. I always go for the soup dumplings.

Very busy and popular spot on Taraval Street for dumplings! Ambience can be quite loud during their meal rushes but service was fast and servers were kind. However, we needed to follow-up a few times for various requests - water, boxes to-go, etc. which was slightly frustrating to handle due to few staff serving customers. This visit wasn't the best experience, but from past visits I would not discount the quality and flavor of the food here! Definitely worth checking out. 5/5 - Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns - Star of the show and appropriately one of their most popular dishes. The crunchy bottom with the soft top makes this fun to eat, just make sure you don't burn from the soup inside! Seasoned well and left us wanting more to order! 5/5 - Black Truffle Beef Fried Rice - One of the best fried rice dishes I have had. You can taste a perfect blend of the truffle with the umami flavor of the beef in this savory dish. Couldn't stop eating it and perfectly paired with the dumplings we ordered. 5/5 - Xiao Long Bao - Loved the soup and the flavors of these dumplings. Great to match with your other dishes because the portions are generous here. Classic dish to order and is steamed perfectly to order. 4.5/5 - Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings - Large wings that were cooked perfectly! The meat was very juicy and was seasoned well. We thought it was a tad too salty but couldn't blame them for what the dish is supposed to be. Definitely satisfied our fix for chicken wings! 4/5 - Shanghai-Style Chow Mein - Your normal chow mein dish that was savory and well-seasoned. The portion was very generous and we had lots leftover to take home. Nothing too special though with this dish and it was great to pair with the dumplings we ordered. 3/5 - Wontons in Chili Oil - The dish seemed a bit bland/under-seasoned with their house-made chili oil sauce. The wontons itself were decent, though not outstanding. Aesthetically, it looked appetizing with its scallion garnish but otherwise could have used a stronger flavor in sauce. read more

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I like this place. We got seated right away. And it seemed really spacious. The food was good. Soup dumplings. We had a kimchee based one which was tasty. General Tso's chicken was tasty and crisp. I will definitely go again if we are in the area. read more

I really like this restaurant. The fried truffle rice with beef is very tasty. I hope they are less tasty cos there may be too much MSG. The shrimps are amazing, especially paired with the white sauce and Ubereats discounts! Cheers. read more

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Sticky rice roll: Must order, the donut roll was crunchy combined with the pork floss. It is cut into 4 pieces and wrapped in plastic Shanghai style pan fried buns: Filled with hot soup and crispy bottom garnished with green onions, must get and the top dish for the meal. Shanghai style stir fried rice cakes with pork: chewy texture for the rice cakes with lots of veggies mixed in. not overly salty or oily. Shanghai style steamed pork dumplings: tender pork on the inside, but not enough soup in them and the skin was thick. Shredded ginger is not provided and available on request. Green onion pancake: mostly dough with no green onion flavor, pass on this to save your money and order another appetizer Sesame glutinous rice balls in sweet rice wine: smooth rice balls of sesame for a nutty taste, there is the smell of cooking wine but it is overall light in flavor The restaurant was packed with patrons, but it didn't feel cramped. Inside was clean and bright. Service was decent and they had to attend to lots of table. Solid place read more

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We were in search of chow mein, because that's what year-old daughter seems to live. This place delivered. We had the vegetable chow mein, and the noodles were nice and thin, and the vegetables were super fresh and not overdone. The dish was not too oily. We also had plant, which was done perfectly, but maybe a tad too spicy for a regular American kid. She still had some though. We also had vegetarian pasta/dumpling which were delicious and must have been made by a guy was standing making hot stickers at the back behind a glass window. I have also ordered sizzling rice soup, which was probably the only dish that I could do without. Just like everything else, it was steaming, hot and fresh, but the rice was clump together and floated on top and squares, and it had minced pork and pieces of shrimp in it, with some carrots and peas. Chow mein and pasta stickers over the stars of the show, especially the potstickers. I would love to come back and have that again, and maybe try other dishes as well. read more

Hear me out. Expensive, yes. But completely worth it! Such a great and unusual variety of options for dumplings, potstickers, buns, entrees, and all the other comfort food you're looking for. I absolutely love their food. Make sure to arrive early or order in advance, as the food can take a while when they're slammed which seems to be quite often. Completely worth found back to over and over again. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food mediocre. Bad service. They also charge 18 percent plus credit card use fee. No parking. Yeah we aren't coming back

Over all great meal! There chili oil, black vinegar and soy was a great condiment the dumplings. Everything came out hot! Food was flavorful, service was great. It's definitely a spot with hustle and bustle so be prepared to wave down a server. I thought everything was great my one issue was that the soup dumplings were touching each other so they would pop spilling out all that precious broth. I love a place that serves complimentary tea. And the gentleman in the corner working away on dumplings makes the ambiance feel legit. I think if the soup dumplings didn't touch this place would be a four star spot for me. Will definitely give it another try. read more

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One of my favorite dumpling restaurants in the Bay Area next to Dumpling Home. When I'm in the Sunset area, I definitely try to make a stop here. Everything I've tried here -- from dumplings to noodles to their baos-- have been phenomenal! Shanghai style pan fried pork buns - these are a must-try. Juicy/soupy, crispy bottom, it's a burst of flavor in your mouth. Soup dumplings (XLBs) - must-try as well. The wrapper is thin but doesn't break, filled with soup and flavor. Amazingly done! Their salted egg yolk buns are actually runny and is a good balance of saltiness and sweetness. Their other dumpling offerings and noodle dishes are also well done. Service is friendly and fast. There could be a wait but it's worth it! read more

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My mom has a hankering for dumplings and couldn't remember which one she hadn't tried on Taraval, so we parked and figured out she was referring to Dumpling Kitchen. We ordered: - Xiao long bao: good soup and filling, large - Rice cakes with sour pickled vegetable and pork: no flavor unless you eat it with the sour pickled vegetable, would pass on this - Shanghai style pan fried pork buns: dough is too thick and I expected it to be juicier inside - Beef shu mai: flavor is OK - Green onion pancake: too much dough...unremarkable, pass on this - Dry fried green beans: good They do charge a fee to use CC, which they list in small print at the bottom of the menu. All the tables around us ended up paying cash probably because of that fee - including us. It's decent, but wouldn't order a few of the dishes again. Have some mixed feelings about the place - will try it again and re-review in the future as needed. read more

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Only thing that could have made it better would be free parking ! The pork ribs are super moist and tasty like they weee air fried and braided due 7 hours! Just the best. The wontons in chili paste are as recommended- scrum dilly delicious Service is good Smells good and busy with that long wave light effect common now to busy Asian food places I'm going back when in the city again for sure 7 read more

We arrived at 1:30 and there was no wait to be seated. I got the soup dumplings, green beans (not pictured), and wontons in chili oil (not pictured). The soup dumplings really stole the show and I think they are some of the best soup dumplings I have ever had! Just make sure to eat them while theyre warm or the tops may get a bit hard. The wontons in chili oil were different than what I was expecting and the wontons were a lot bigger than usual wontons sizes! They were very juicy but I preferred the soup dumplings. Green beans were TOP NOTCH so delicious! Highly recommend for a vegetable dish!! read more

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Never come here twenty minutes before they close for the afternoon. The female staffer really hates that. She bristled at me like an ex-husband asking for a reprieve on his next alimony payment. She demanded to know my order right away. I asked her for a menu, and she begrudgingly handed me one as she sat me at a table next to the kitchen. I suppose I could've left after all. There are plenty of other dumpling houses on Taraval. However, part of me wanted to see how this would play out. I tried to order economically to prove to her I was not satan incarnate. I went for the $8.95 Steamed Vegetarian Baos, a trio of dumplings with thick green skins and stuffed with lettuce, tofu, and shiitakes (Photo 8). Not bad. I also had the $14.80 Dry-Braised String Beans. I wanted something with a little snap. Also not bad especially accompanied by a side of white rice (Photo 10). At a reasonable pace of digestion, I finished my meal well before several larger parties lingering after the lunch closing time. Regardless, I received no further acknowledgment from the staffer who had moved on to chatting with her coworkers, but the daggers of her service malfeasance still felt fresh. FOOD -3.5 stars...dumplings and beans were fine on their own AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...spacious enough SERVICE - 1.5 stars...bad timing? TOTAL - 2 stars...a bad first impression can louse up your lunch RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2El8elJ read more

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Delicious dumplings! The pan-fried soup dumplings were a standout, and the chicken wings were cooked perfectly. Spare ribs were a bit chewy, but great service, a nice San Francisco location, and plenty of street parking made for an overall solid visit. read more

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On Saturday, February 7th, my friend and I went to Dumpling Kitchen around 1:00 pm. The staff spoke Cantonese/Mandarin and English. The place was clean, and we got seats quickly. We ordered the following dishes: Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns (6 pieces) They were steaming and very delicious! We highly recommend poking a hole at the top to let the steam out before taking a bite. Shanghai-Style Chow Mein with Pork We had never eaten this style of noodle before! Chewy and flavorful - a bit oily though. Hot & Sour Soup (Pork/Vegetarian) I got the vegetarian option. Please keep in mind that this is more on the sour side (which I like). The quantity is enough for about three to four people! I end up taking a small container of leftover home. Braised Tofu with Bok Choy The tofu stayed crunchy throughout our meal. This was the highlight of our lunch! My friend and I finished everything else. They accept both card and cash payments-- we paid in cash. We would definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

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We had an amazing experience here. Everything that came to our table was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The dumplings were juicy and perfectly wrapped, the noodles had great texture and seasoning, and the other dishes were packed with bold flavor and balanced spice. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Portions were generous, prices were very reasonable for San Francisco, and the food came out hot and quickly. The place was busy, but service was still efficient and organized. The ambiance looks good. Definitely one of our favorite spots on Taraval now. We'll be coming back for sure. Highly recommend! read more

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Reallly enjoyed the staff and the food. I would go back again as it all tasted fresh. Except the beautiful looking pork belly dish. It Tasted like it was boiled first. Just my thoughts. But it was still fine. Like I said, I'd go back . read more

My husband and I have eaten at Dumpling Kitchen a few times now. A friend of ours had told us about this restaurant, since we wanted to try a good Chinese restaurant. Our friend told us that this place was really authentic. The place is a modestly furnished restaurant, and the food is exceptionally delicious and modestly priced. We have ordered the Vegetarian hot and sour soup which is spicy and tasty. We have also ordered Chicken chow fun, vegetarian dumplings, chicken and mushroom bao and everything was wonderful. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Don't hesitate. You won't be disappointed. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tiny eatery. We arrived around 3 PM, so it wasn't crowded. I ordered the soup dumplings and rice rolls. The rice rolls were terrible! Seriously, skip this! The fried dough sticks were tough and stale! The rice rolls tasted like a mix of pork floss and rice. The soup dumplings were decent, though; the dough was thick and there was some soup inside. We probably won't return. read more

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Quality has gone down. Haven't been in awhile. Xlb is just meh Service is slow. Too bad this was our go to. read more

I came here with my niece and was seated immediately. We had parking right outside too, we came on a Saturday. We ordered quite the amount of dishes, pan fried bun, XLB, Westlake minced beef soup, and Shanghai fried noodles. Oh Porsches are pretty big but flavor was a little La in my opinion. She has no soup which was so disappointing and that was all I really wanted to eat. Price point was OK definitely a little bit on the pricier side compared to flavor profile. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The promotion picture of the ad showed the dumpling looks like the dumpling skin very thin like Dai Tai Fung , but ..... NO......... I'm telling it's definitely not the same or nothing similar like din tai fung dumplings, but the dumplings still good tho , but i went to try is because the lie of the picture and thought is similar like din tai fung . read more

While visiting SF we really wanted some good dim sum and found this place. We were all very impressed and loved everything we got. My favorites being the Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns, soup dumplings and Salted Egg Custard Baos. Service was good and even accommodated us to get a 2nd order of Salted Egg Custard Baos despite closing the kitchen soon. Highly recommend if you are looking for delicious dim sum with variety. read more

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I get it, I legit get the hype! Due to it being lunchtime I immediately hopped on Yelp and did a search for "dumplings" & "chow mein". Dumpling Kitchen immediately pops up and the amazing reviews absolutely caught my attention. First and foremost, parking was tough. We ended up parking about 2 blocks away. I gave up the idea of finding something close after circulating a few times- keep in mind that our visit was on a weekday and I wouldn't even want to imagine car traffic on a weekend. Our party of 3 arrived to DK with plenty of seating available but no one to greet or direct. While I could have found myself a seat/table, I decided to wait around for staff. The menu was easy to navigate with everything broken down into 8 different sections. Lunch consisted of: -SHANGHAI STYLE STEAMED PORK DUMPLINGS [XLB] -PAN FRIED PORK POTSTICKERS -DRY BRAISED STRING BEANS -SHANGHAI STYLE CHOW MEIN W/ PORK The food came out in a timely manner and the flow was just about one item after another, continuously. One of the most popular items according to staff & diners are 100% the Shanghai style XLB. This was a must try but soupy dumplings just aren't my thing. The potstickers were amazing- great outter crunch and juicy filling. The string beans were flavored well and the greens were fresh. The chow mein was overly filled with cabbage fillers but the noodles itself were great. The pork slices were surprisingly tender. 4 stars overall. I wouldn't hesitate to stop by and enjoy myself some more Dumpling Kitchen. Just be sure to come with some comfy shoes in case you are stuck doing a good amount of walking. read more

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We were visiting ocean beach and found Dumpling Kitchen on Yelp. We ordered XLB, pea sprouts, won ton in chili oil, sticky rice roll with pork sung, and the Shanghai-style Pan-fried Pork Buns. Everything was delicious. We wish we came with a bigger party so we could order more off the menu. What a neighborhood gem! We would eat here all the time if we lived locally. read more

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I've been to the location to the Castro and absolutely loved it. Just recently moved to the Sunset and realized there's another location and had to try it. Overall food is on par with the Castro location. Wait time and service is good but I haven't been during the busy hours but I can't imagine service slowing down. Overall I think this location is just as good as the one in the Castro. It's also right off the 30th Ave L train stop which makes it super convenient to get to if you don't wanna drive. My only complaint which really isn't a complaint is that the space isn't that big but I can live with it lol. read more

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This review is only for their yogurt mochi balls. This dessert is mind-blowing. There is nothing out there similar to this dish, and we often bring our visiting friends here just for dessert. Every single time I've been here, I've asked the chef to never take it off the menu. The place is cute and spacious, clean and well kept. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - D03. Deep Fried Yogurt Mochi (5 Pcs) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overall, the food was pretty mediocre. The Wonton in Chili Oil threw me off, it didn't really have that strong chili kick and instead had this unexpected nutty flavor that I wasn't a fan of. The XLB was also a letdown since only about 4 out of 10 actually had soup in them. The highlight of the meal was definitely the pan-fried dumplings though. They were juicy, tender, and full of flavor,probably the one thing I'd come back for. read more

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This is definitely a great place to visit with a group of friends, as it lends itself to family-style dining. My friends and I ordered a variety of dishes, including pan-fried dumplings, soup dumplings, spicy wontons, hot and sour soup, and cucumber salad. The menu has a wide range of options, from salty to savory. If you decide to come here, be prepared to wait, as there's usually a line. However, the food is absolutely worth it. The service can be a bit slow due to the full house, but honestly, the delicious food more than makes up for it. read more

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It's been a few years since we ate inside. It's clean and even though the restaurant is small the tables are well spaced. Friendly staff. We ordered pan fried bao/dumpling, Westlake beef soup, beef stew noodle soup, black bean noodle, and sesame dumplings in wine dessert. Everything tasted fresh and delicious and portions were big. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

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