I come here for the pan-fried pork buns. Amazing. Their soup Dumplings are okay. They aren't very soupy, and some have no soup. I do like the meat filling, though. The steamed sticky rice Shumai was basically rice and mushroom in a won ton wrapper. I would pass on this next time. read more

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Food is great, service is cool, and despite parking being a challenge bc HELLO, SUNSET?! we find ourselves at Dumpling Kitchen almost every time we're on Taraval for anything else. Here's what we picked up this trip: A1. Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings 10 for $13.25 A5. Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns 6 for $13.25 A17. Steamed BBQ Pork Baos 3 for $8.75 G11. Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings Entree portion $17.50 Not pictured bc they were devoured before I could get a pic despite everyone knowin the My Camera Eats Before Anyone Eats rules read more

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A friend brought a group of us here for dinner. What a happy little restaurant that produces fantastic dumplings of all various types. The restaurant is bright and clean. Service is friendly and helpful. We had so many different kinds of dumplings, some were better than others, though all were good. - XLB - maybe 3-4 stars. Good sized filling, but wrapper was a little too thick - Shanghai buns - 5 stars! Loved these, we ordered another because it was a favorite. Great crispy bottoms and blistering hot with some juice inside too. - Spicy wontons - 4 stars. I've had better, wontons were good, but used to a more spicy sauce. - Potstickers - 4 stars - good, but nothing too different/special. - Boiled pork dumplings - 5 stars - Incredibly great flavor and delicate - Eggplant with garlic and Bok choy - great flavor, loved both! This place is fantastic! read more

I don't eat pork so there wasn't many options for me. But everything I got was tasty. A giant fish dumpling was much better than expected, veggies dumplings were beautiful & full of fresh veggies but was lacking a flavor or a sauce, garlic green beans were great but the lamb noodle were also lacking, could have used some more veggies or a sauce . Hope they can add some more meat varieties without pork because everything sounded good, like the crab and the shrimp dumpling but they had pork. Service was great. read more

The pan fried dumplings are the best I've ever had. This is a must try. You can smell the fried aroma when picking the dumpling up with your chopsticks. The crunchy texture along with the flavorful pork filling will make this dish the most memorable. The XLB is good. The dough isn't as chewy as I would like in my dumpling skin. Be careful with eating it with one go because the soup is piping hot. The vegetarian shumai would satisfy any vegetarian cravings for dimsum. I like how abundant the vegetable is in each piece. Salted egg yolk bao is probably my favorite way to end the dinner. It's warm, savory and delicious. The bao is soft and the filling flows out after you bite into it. It's sooo goood. The orders may take a while to come because they're freshly making the dumplings by hand. You can see them in the corner making it. read more

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I was looking for authentic dumplings and these did not disappoint. Absolutely amazing . Very fast paced Restaurant, they have a wait typically, but we didn't wait longer than 5 mins. It's loud in there but didn't bother me. Restaurant functions amazing. The staff was nice and the portions are huge way too much for us we had to take it to go . The pork dumplings are all you need with a soup everything else is extra but I had try a little bit of everything . Sweet and sour chicken was flavorful. I did like chili wonton but I prefer the dumplings. 10/10 out recommend. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - C1. Hot & Sour Soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The service is great, and the food is what hits the spot to give that authentic Chinese cuisine. The most popular one would be the XBL (or the Shanghai style pork dumplings) because of the soup inside the dumplings that exploded with lots of flavor. The area is a bit small so I suggest coming early to get the seating before lunch/dinner hour hits read more

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Amazing food! I've eaten here so many times and have enjoyed my experience every time. The workers are so nice that even one time my phone was dead and they let me charge it! Very nice menu with a good selection of food. read more

I was craving pan fried dumplings. Was excited to see a place that had them nearby. We also got the Shanghai udon noodles. The pan fried dumplings were good! The filling was soft and was flavorful. These had a lot of dough! I still liked them. The noodles were very soft and delicious. You can see the generous sauce and chicken/veggies. I'd get these items again! Quick for pickup. read more

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Easily one of my favorite dumpling spots in sf. I'm a frequent visitor and it's always my go to recommendation for those visiting and wanting dumplings. My go too order is for the Shanghai style steamed pork dumplings, the Shanghai style stir fried rice cakes (short flat wide noodles), and dry-braised string beans. The service here is variable and totally dependent on where you are sitting, how busy they are, and how much you ordered. You usually have to flag your server down. read more

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Oh my Dumping Kitchen. You know I love me some dumpin's! We got some Egg Yolk stuff! Some Steamed Bun stuff! And some Shanghai stuff! I dunno. I usually just let the lady handle the ordering when we come to places like this. She's Shanghainese and Japanese (crazy, I know.), so she's knows all the good stuff, and better yet, she knows what IIIIII like. This German blood and white-a$$ skin means that I frighten easily when faced with obscure foods. Don't get me wrong, I can and have eaten a lot of really weird stuff. But don't get me wronger, cuz I also can NOT eat a LOT of things. Like Cartilage. It's so tough. So chewy. Whyyyy??? People LOVE that schizzo. So let me be the good guy here: you guys can eat it all you want, and I will gladly let you have my portion. Synergyyyyyy, babyyyyy!!! You scratch my back - I eat your fries. LuvYa ;) read more

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So yummy! My new favorite shanghai chinese restaurant! We were able to get seated right away for dinner on the weekend. There's only street parking but it wasn't too bad. Highly recommend: - Xiao long bao - Mongolian beef - Salt n pepper wings - Pan fried pork buns read more

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Was in the mood for some dumplings and after reading reviews we settled on Dumpling Kitchen. Inside is a little cramped, but we were seated quickly. Our waiter was nice and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was mediocre, nothing we ordered was tasty. We were surprised; after all the 5 star reviews we saw, we left underwhelmed. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - A06. Boiled Pork & Chive Dumplings (10) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent dim sum with many vegetarian choices. We also always get the chow mein noodles.

Food is so tasty here. Can get a little busy but worth the wait. You can actually have a conversation with family and friends without straining to hear each other. read more

Our go to comfort food whenever we want something quick, yummy, and affordable! Their XLB, pan friend potstickers, and dumplings are a MUST GET. We tried their salt & pepper chicken wings yesterday and they were so flavorful! Their service is usually very quick, servers know what most people order, and are really tentative! The restaurant is clean and in the back you can see them making the dumplings! read more

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Amazing underrated spot in Sunset. While their dumplings are really good their eggplant and pig feet dishes are both amazing We have eaten there in person as well as gotten take out and I would highly recommend. The atmosphere is nice but no frills read more

Delicious Chinese food. Quick service. Generous portions. The restaurant is very small so it gets packed. Join the Yelp waitlist to save time. What we ordered: XLB wontons in chili oil Mongolian beef Salt and pepper fish Fried rice Noodles in Peanut butter sauce read more

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Went on X-mas. The condiment jar and bottles seem like they are never cleaned. There was oil on top of the red chili oil and a fly died on top. There was food from the previous patrons under the table. I understand this was X-mas and things are busy but, come on, that is the minimum cleaning one should do. Then as we waited for food I saw bags and bags of takeout walked to the front while we waited for our entrees to arrive almost 45 minutes. The planning for the day was not good. Many tables waited extra long. The servers were nice and we got our bill in seconds. Dumplings are the best. I would go back if it was a slow day just for those. The other things are just average. read more

Stopped by here for lunch this past Thursday on the recommendation of my girlfriend. I have to say I was thoroughly impressed. My girlfriend and I split a few items and I got one item for myself. Our order included - Mapo Tofu (Vegetarian) - Shanghai Stir fried rice cakes (Which the restaurant kindly made vegetarian at our request) - Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings - Pork and Crab Steamed Dumplings Everything came out perfectly and quickly - the Mapo Tofu was perfectly spiced in both a heat and mala sense. The numbing flavor was just what I was looking for. The dumplings were also cooked perfectly and paired well with the black vinegar and house chili oil The rice cakes were also great - perfectly cooked with a nice medley of vegetables. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for Sichuan-style food and dumplings to give this place a visit. With their great food and friendly service, you won't be dissapointed. 5/5 read more

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Came here for dinner on a Sunday and was lucky to come just before the rush! There's a Yelp waitlist that we saw upon arrival, but they were able to seat us right away. The food was SO good and at a very reasonable price point. ~~Parking: Street parking, but was able to snag a spot in the front of the restaurant. ~~Service: Great. Quick to seat, quick to order, and the food also didn't take very long to come out! ~~Best Part: Shanghai-Style Chow Mein & Pan Fried pot stickers. I was surprised to see the pan fried pork buns, but was very happy to try it out! It's a little thicker than the ones that I've had in the past, but still very enjoyable. ~~Worst Part: Nothing. ~~Return: Definitely. read more

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Since there's no Din Tai Fung in San Francisco and I don't want to drive to SJ, this place is my next best option. We came around 8PM, so there weren't too many people or a wait. They sell a variety of dumplings, noodles, and rices. Everything is meant to be shared family style. We ordered: *wontons in chili oil: similar to DTFs, but the chili oil is a little more on the sour side *beef shank and tripe in chili sauce *pan fried pork pot stickers (6) *boiled pork & chive dumplings (10) *shanghai-style stir-fried rice cake *pea sprouts with garlic *honey walnut prawns The food came out pretty quick and tasted delicious. It was definitely more than enough food for four people to share. I would recommend coming here if you're looking for some quality Chinese food. read more

SO GOOD. I got the Salt and Pepper Fish (G16), with white rice and Pan Fried Pork Buns (S05)! Definitely will order from here again!

Fast, easy dim sum with large portion sizes is always solid. Not a place I would go back as there wasn't really any wow factor but I do not regret going either. Service was great and the inside was spacious and clean. The pork pan fried dumplings would be the only thing I would keep coming back for! Better than dumpling home! read more

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I'm a frequent customer here and I'm always satisfied with my experience. The staff is very friendly and their food is fresh and really good. I've never been to the Castro location but maybe I'll check that one out. But overall, it's a great restaurant! read more

*Uber EATS review* Delivery destination was only 15 minutes away so items arrived on time and piping hot. Ordered Shanghai soup dumplings, veggie dumplings, veggie shumai and Shanghai thick and noodles. I really liked the veggie shunai filling (veggie, mushroom and tofu filling). I thought it was very creative since it was mainly filled with a leafy vegetable that held seasoning and flavor well. I'm like some veggies this vegetable did not have a lot of liquid or moisture coming out so it wasn't soggy. I'm not sure what veggie it is but love it since it added a great crunch. Soup dumplings were good for a takeout. It didn't have any soup left but the flavor of the meat was slightly gingery which I prefer. Will definitely order from this place again! read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered takeout for family dinner since getting everyone ready and having multiple kids makes it hard to get out of the house. Ordered 12 different items and the best items were the XLB dumplings, pan fried dumplings, salt and pepper spareribs and the dan dan (peanut sauce noodles). We also ordered the dried fried chicken wings to compare to san tung and it was in a general tsao style sauce which was okay but was not really dry fried. The black bean noodle didn't really have much flavor although the noodles overall here have good texture due to being fresh. Shanghai chow mein was cooked well and wasn't overly greasy but again also didn't have much flavor. The only item with good flavor was the dumplings and the dan dan noodle. Beef noodle soup tasted noodly which I guess is good and beef was tender but soup was pretty bland. We got both the salt and pepper sparerib which was actually very good although a little spicy, the vinegar pork was okay but not really something to write home about. Parking in the area is a little tough depending on the time of day but you can find a spot on side streets most of the time. So if you come here stick to the dumplings as the name says and maybe try a noodle dish or two. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Hours of operation - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Complimentary tea was fabulous for those days that city is cloudy and drizzling. The portions are nice . I personally love the walnut prawns, the sauce was definitely worth of trying at least once. The service was fast and our server was super attentive. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered to go here for some Chinese stir fry, loved the pork belly it tastes authentic. Stir fried bean sprouts were good and so is the chicken wings. A bit disappointed with the xiao lung bao because the skin was a bit too thick and not much soup inside. My friend ordered other dumplings here and it wasn't very good. I was super because they were called dumpling kitchen. Anyway the stir fry were good. read more

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As usual to visit this restaurant for togo dinner . Suddenly I notice lots of "zapping" sounds from kitchen / restroom area . Then I saw one of the staff carry an electric fly zapper to kill the fly everywhere on the wall at the restroom area . One side I appreciate the staff to keep the area clean , but mostly importantly I did worry the burnt fly dropped on the floor . She even went to the kitchen ( the one which hand made the dumping ) area to kill the fly there as well . And I did not see she clean up the table after the burnt fly dropped there . I wish the owner should pay attention to it , this action not only made the customer annoying , but also the customer felt very uncomfortable about the cleanliness of the restaurant or even the kitchen . read more

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I was craving for some wontons... we ended up ordering everything BUT wontons! No ragretz. We got seated fairly quick, there was no wait, no lines. As time passed by, it got busier and busy with takeouts. Between the two Xiao Long Baos: Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings (10) && Crab & Pork Steamed Dumplings (8). The latter is more flavorful and not too overwhelming. The Shanghai-Style Stir-Fried Rice Cake was my favorite, also because I love rice cakes! These were much thinner than what I was used to. For the Pea Sprouts w/ Garlic, they're more of the 「青」, light and refreshing side. We also got some soup on the side, the Beef and Cilantro. Pretty good, but ask for some pepper, IMO it tastes better with pepper. The service was pretty good, but it was a little bit difficult to flag someone down as there were only like 2-3 people serving. Note: they only take debit card or cash! read more

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Was anticipating much better, especially given the reviews, but was really disappointed in the food. Really the only "good" dish we had was the black bean noodles. We tried pork soup dumplings, Shanghai pan fried pork dumplings, wontons in chilli oil, black bean noodles, peanut noodles, and string beans. The overarching theme across all of the dumplings/wontons was overly thick wrappers and under-seasoned fillings. The soup dumplings hardly had any soup, wrappers were too thick, and the filling was like a bland meatball. Shanghai dumplings were passable, they had a really pleasant, crispy texture but the filling was also a bit bland. The wontons had way too thick of a wrapper and no seasoning beyond the chilli oil they sat in. The black bean noodles were actually very flavorful, best thing we tried that night. Nice, chewy noodle texture and the sauce was salty and rich. The peanut noodles however, hardly had any nutty flavor and were way too soupy - over sauced and under seasoned. Finally, the string beans were not bad, but nothing special. We did come late on a Monday (8pm) so not sure if that had any impact on the food quality but doesn't feel like it should. Food was reasonably priced and staff was friendly and brought tea and sauces which was nice to have. There were also a few flies that kept swarming our table which also detracted from the experience. Not sure if this experience was a one-off but was very disappointed. read more

Delicious dumplings homemade daily, pot stickers also good. Other foods are also good. Tiny place.

Delicious authentic XLB and Chinese food place in the sunset district. The dumplings themselves are mid but the XLB AND FRIED BUNS slap!! Get them fresh and be careful cuz the soup inside is HOT. Shrimp fried rice - 4.5/5 super flavorful and aromatic, tastes just like home! Braised tofu and vegetables- 4/5 the tofu was soft and coated in egg, but wish the tofu was slightly more firm? Super good still and authentic. This place is comparable to the popular dumpling home in Hayes valley. But with less of a wait and in a calm neighborhood. The baos are more savory than sweet, and the dough is a bit more sticky. Last time I got the eggplant and the green beans, which I don't remember being outstanding but you can't go wrong with the selection of Chinese dishes here! read more

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this was exactly what i wanted after being away from sf for months. we ordered: - pork and chive dumplings: always a hit, it's really hard to mess this one up and this lived up to what i wanted - pan fried dumplings: also a big fan favorite! - cucumber salad: wouldn't recommend getting this again tbh, i was expecting it to be like din tai fung but it wasn't as good - string beans: also just mid, wouldn't say this place makes it the best - truffle fried rice: hands down the BEST thing that we tried. we all thought this was our fav dish, and the truffle just really infuses into each bite of the fried rice. highly recommend this one - mongolian beef: didn't really try too much of this but it was fine! service was okay but that's to be expected from a chinese restaurant. i would come back here for the truffle fried rice alone but i wouldn't say this is my favorite place ever for dumplings although it def satisfies the cravings read more

Dumpling Kitchen - A06. Boiled Pork & Chive Dumplings (10) A03. Pan-Fried Pork Pot Stickers (6) F2. Dry-Braised String Beans G08. Mongolian Beef - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We tried a variety of dumplings and the green beans. Everything was just delicious! We were in such a hurry that I forgot to take pictures. Chili Wontons! read more

Bit of a wait on a late Sunday afternoon, but good thing we joined the Yelp waitlist. I was excited for the food as the menu and pictures looked good, but was a bit disappointed. Sweet vinegar spareribs: I liked that there was a lot of white bone. Not really fried. Sauce not very good, doesn't taste vinegary, no flavor really and quite thick. Shanghai steamed pork dumplings: not a lot of soup, fairly large, okay overall. Shanghai chow mein: needed flavor, I mixed the sauce (chili oil + soy sauce + vinegar) on the table and it made a huge difference. Green onion pancake: doughy, not too greasy, needed salt, good amount of onion, slightly under fried Shanghai pan fried dumplings: probably my favorite, fried well on the bottom, wrapping good, large Overall: Didn't have to wait much for the food. Decent price. Everything was lacking a bit of flavor. Probably won't come back, but I wanted to try something new. read more

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I got the dumplings via uber eats and I love the chilli sauce from the restaurant! They also have 1 for 1 offers on uber eats that I love taking advantage of! read more

The restaurant overall provided high quality food and service, but it wasn't everything I was hoping for. We arrived on a Monday night right when they opened at 5:00 pm. We were the first people through the door, so we were seated right away. Within several minutes, other diners started to trickle in. I imagine that it gets fairly busy during the peak hours. We looked over the options of the menu and ended up ordering the chili wontons, vegetable chow mein, spring rolls, and Shanghai steamed dumplings. The flavor for everything was very good. The chow mein was subtle, but it's the perfect complement to the main entrees. The chili wontons were huge and had a good level of spice them. Either I had the Shanghai steamed dumplings confused with Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) or they forgot to added the cubed broth to the dumplings before steaming them. The wrapper and meat were a great ratio and thickness, but there was no burst of umami soup. I don't want to fault them too much in case I was mistaken, but based on the folds and the Shanghai-style reference, I assumed they were soup dumplings. In general, I'd say the food was very good and reasonable for the price. The service was nice and they have a lot to offer. If Xiao Long Baos aren't a priority when going for dim sum or Chinese, then this would be a fantastic choice for you. Food: 8.1/10 (if those were supposed to be soup dumplings: 6.4/10) Service: 7.8/10 Location: 7.3/10 Environment: 7.9/10 read more

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THIS PLACE WAS SO GOOD!!! I've tried all the Dumpling [fill in the blank] like Dumpling time, home, etc. in SF, and this place tops it all off. Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns (5/5) -- this was my favorite dish we got! Unlike other dumpling places, they make it super crispy and it doesn't feel super fried. Definitely get this. Won-ton chili oil (3/5) -- I felt like it wasn't as flavorful compared to Din Tai Fung, but it was still good. My friend LOVES it. Xiao Long Bao (4/5) -- this was good as well! It wasn't as memorable as the other dishes, but it's a staple to every dumpling restaurant I go to so I just had to try it. Noodles with Peanut Sauce (5/5) -- This was SO GOOD!!! If you love peanut sauce, this dish is for you. They gave us so much. I ate leftovers of this the next day and it was still so good. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - A5. Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns (6) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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