For a new place like this, I will go a couple of times to try different things before writing a review. Both of my visits were during the dinner hour on a weekday. Both times required a sign in and a wait because the restaurant isn't that big. Both times it was during the soft opening. First visit we ordered the pork chop over rice (excellent), the scallion pancake (excellent), the string beans (excellent) and the supreme XLB (good). Second visit, the supreme XLB (good), chicken and beef soup (YUM), the dan dan mein (excellent) and the stir fried veg with garlic (excellent). You might find it odd, dear reader, that the XLB, which this place is supposed to be known for, gets a "good". During both visits, the XLB could be described as lukewarm. I've always had XLB when the soup inside was hot and you had to nibble at the skin to get the soup to fall into the spoon and you had to slurp it. That's a small nit. A larger nit was that the majority of the waitstaff seemed to be learning as they were going. During my second visit, orders were missed and dishes (the dish for the vinegar and bamboo shoots) were missing. As the staff gets more experience, they'll get better. On the other hand, during my first visit, our server Fiona was on top of everything. She anticipated our needs, took great care of us and didn't have to stop and ask how everything was every 5 minutes. Excellent service that visit. Once the soft opening period ends and the waitstaff get more comfortable with their roles, this could be one of the reasons to go to Stonestown. For a good meal. read more

Highly recommend their Shanghai style steamed pork dumplings (XLB) and the pan- fried pork buns (s05). We also liked the cucumber salad and their dry braised string beans. We were seated within 5m and the service was awesome. Hot tea is welcome for the San Francisco weather :) read more

I used to really enjoy coming here, but this time was genuinely disappointing and honestly kind of sad. I don't expect amazing service, but I always looked forward to a good, satisfying meal here. I ordered three dishes: fried rice, pan-fried dumplings, and salted egg custard buns. I was dining alone, and it took 30 minutes just to get the fried rice. Then another 30 minutes passed with no update, so I asked about the rest of my order. Strangely, the next thing to come out was the salted egg custard buns, usually served as dessert, so that didn't make much sense. By the time I got to them, they were cold. Worse, the staff walked away before I could even ask about the dumplings. It took another 15 minutes before I could get someone's attention again, and even then it was only because another table helped flag them down for me. When I asked about the dumplings, they just said they were "too busy" and they were coming. What was especially frustrating is that a table that came in after me and ordered after I'd already asked got their dumplings at the same time I finally did. I'm pretty sure my order was either given away or just forgotten. To top it all off, I had to ask three times for the check and takeout boxes because at that point, I just wanted to leave. The staff ignored me until another table told them I was trying to pay. They brought me only two boxes for all three dishes, while the other table nearby got five boxes for a similar amount of food. When I tried to ask for more, I was ignored again. So I ended up getting them myself. It felt really uncomfortable and, honestly, a little humiliating to be treated that way. I left hungry, frustrated, and disappointed. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Don't bother coming in here at peak hours unless you enjoy waiting endlessly as bag after bag of take-out is carried past you to the crowd of gig-economy 'entrepreneurs' at the front, which is obviously where the focus of this place lies these days. When you finally get served (we had to threaten to leave if our entrees didn't arrive within the next five minutes), you may regret ever having come here: the quality suffers as much as the service under the rush to get food out of the door as opposed to the tables. read more

Saturday afternoon with two of my friends where we waited a few minutes without reservations before we were seated. Food came out in a timely manner and everything was delicious as always. Place can get a bit loud as it gets busy but we were all able to hear ourselves. They do take credit cards. * Wontons in Chili Oil $12.80 * Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings $13.80 * Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns $12.80 * Pea Sprouts w/ Garlic $18.80 * Steamed Vegetarian Gow $12.80 read more

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The staff is so kind here!! Came by on a Sunday about an hour after opening time and got seated almost immediately. Ordered 8 dishes between 7 people and it was perfect. Gratuity was included which was fine-- as it's usually expected with larger parties. Make sure to use the sauces on the side with your dumplings!! The only dish I would not re-order next time would be the crab & pork steamed dumplings, however, everything was yummy! read more

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Service.... due to it's not a busy Sunday afternoon, they gave us a small dinky table. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Small table on the corner facing away from other tables... - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's simple but cozy inside, and the food arrives quickly with friendly service. The vegetarian hot and sour soup is a hit, pork buns packed with flavor as well as the braised tofu. I had to ask for a water refill. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Braised tofu with bok choi - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my go to place for my Chinese food cravings! I take everyone who visits here because it's that good! My go tos are the dry fried string beans, hot and sour soup, Shanghai chow mein, Shanghai soup dumplings, and on occasion the cucumber salad. Everything comes out piping hot and flavored so well. I've also ordered takeout from here and the quality is consistent. My only complaint is the times I've ordered the soup dumplings, it's not as juicy as I would like. There's a little window where you can see someone making dumplings, similar to Din Tai Fung but mom & pop style. Service is decent and nothing too crazy, it's a quick in and out type of restaurant. Prices are fair and portion sizes are great for sharing. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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In our last trip up to the Bay Area, we were actually trying to get some quality dim sum and ended up at Dumpling Kitchen in the sunset area as our third choice. We were too lazy to battle other eager diners for coveted dim sum tables. The nice thing about Dumpling Kitchen being in Sunset is that it was super easy to find street parking mid morning when we arrived. The restaurant was maybe 60-70% full and so we were able to snag a big table in the back. We ordered an assortment of dishes: ha gao and shu mai (because we were craving dim sum), xiao long bao, steamed BBQ pork bun, pea sprouts, and salted yolk bun. The dishes trickled out a bit unevenly with the pea sprouts coming out first and it seems like they batched steamed the dishes at our table together, so then a bunch came out altogether at once. Somehow the sticky rice and mushroom dumpling got mixed in our order even though we didn't order it. And that, along with the xiao long bao, the other dumpling dish, were probably the most lackluster. Disappointingly the xiao long bao was lacking in broth. The standouts were the pea sprouts and both the steamed buns, the BBQ park and the salted yolk. The bun texture was fantastic and not soggy where it sticks annoyingly to the back of your teeth. The fillings were delicious, esp that yolky one. Be careful biting into it because it's piping hot. I had to cut it in half and wait a minute before consuming. read more

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I took my parents out for soup dumplings because I had a good experience here before, but we must have came on a bad night. For starters, we were seated right next to a large party and it was extremely loud. I definitely should have considered that Dumpling Kitchen is more popular to younger people and isn't as comfortable for seniors/ families (especially during a busy night). Secondly, the food's portions were smaller than I remembered and quality was not on par with my expectations. -The pan fried buns did not look like my previously uploaded photo, it was overly fried and deformed. -We also tried their XLB for the first time, and there was zero soup inside. The reviews mostly rave about their XLBs, so I was shocked. Our meal was definitely not worth it's money, I'll give it a benefit of doubt that it was an off day for the kitchen. Either way, I'll be on the hunt for juicer dumplings! read more

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Loved it!! All smiles friendly service! Amazing price as i only paid $25 total for stinky rice * 2, soup shrimp dumpling *2, pork bun, gyoza *2, etc.. ambiance its a to go spot!! read more

Came here on a Friday night for dinner with a larger group of friends. There are some tables left, but would recommend grabbing a reservation just to be sure. Service is fast and friendly, and the food comes out pretty quickly. We got a variety of dumplings and sheng jian bao, but overall, they were just ok. The filling was too mushy and had no texture or mouthfeel, which just isn't my preference. The drunken chicken is a hard pass; it's WAY too alcohol forward. The pig ear was quite good, with a really nice texture and well flavored. The pea sprouts and stir fried rice cakes were both just ok; a bit on the salty side. Solid spot to split a bunch of dishes, but nothing mindblowing. read more

On the look for a comforting meal on a chilly day, my companion suggested we come to one of his favorite dumpling spots--Dumpling Kitchen. We've been to their other location in Berkeley together but this was the first time I went to their original in the Sunset District. I enjoyed my experience here and would love to come back. From the moment we entered, I could tell this spot was popular. The ambiance was loud with chatty diners, casual, and cozy. On a weekday afternoon, it was crowded with customers. The restaurant is decently sized for a local spot with tables for both large and small groups. Throughout our meal service was efficient but not interactive. We were sat immediately (though wait times can vary), our orders were taken quickly, and our dishes came out fast! I've been craving soup so we chose to share their Chicken and Corn Soup and Steamed Shrimp Har Gow. Both items were perfect for a cold day and a light yet comforting meal. The soup was thick and savory with bits of chicken. The corn made it sweet and added a nice texture. The Har Gow came with four pieces and was good overall. The wrappers didn't break, they were nicely sized, and the shrimp was sweet. I'd order both again but also want to try their soup dumplings. You can find this neighborhood dumpling restaurant off Taravel Street. Parking is limited to the street or residential. They serve vegetarian and meat options for their dumplings, appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, and entrees. I highly recommend coming here if you're in the area and craving dumplings! read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chicken & Corn Soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Solid spot for dumplings in sf! My family arrived around 5 pm on a Sunday and were seated right away. We ordered 3 items: Shanghai style XLB: 4/5, filling had good flavor but the wrapping was a little too thick and doughy for my preference. I also wish there was a little more soup in each dumpling but still enjoyed them. Shanghai style pan-fried pork buns: These were so good! Perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside with a juicy filling. They were filled with soup (which I wasn't expecting but pleasantly surprised) and burst open when bit into so just be careful. Shanghai style chow mein with pork: Good flavor and thick noodles seemed handmade. They give a good amount of pork. I do wish the noodles had a bit more chew/bounce to them but that's just personal preference. Service was attentive and they serve hot tea for the table. Restaurant is bright and clean with lots of tables. They accept card but offer a minor discount (like $1-$2) if you pay cash. Decent amount of residential street parking nearby. They also have several locations around the city. I'd return if I'm ever in the area and craving dumplings! read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Clockwise from top: Shanghai-style XLB, Shanghai-Style Chow Mein with Pork, Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We arrived Sunday evening around 730pm. Taravel isn't known for their abundant parking so I would prepare for some searching. We were seated quickly and the service was fast-fast. I'm not one to be very expressive, so I am amazed as they read my mind when it came to needs with water, bill, napkins, etc. The food was great! The dumplings are fantastic with a good balance of filling compared to skin. Soup dumplings came piping hot as this place is amazingly consistent. Overall, great spot for some comfort food. Fair priced and great atmosphere to eat in. read more

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I've found my new favorite dumpling spot in the Peninsula. The service here is amazing! They're very friendly and quick to seat you and serve you! We have tried a good amount of dumpling places around our area and this one is at the top! The only down side is finding parking, but that's with most restaurants in the city. It's in a safe area though and the ambiance is great. Overall, their dumplings taste SUPER fresh and homemade; the same with their baos! We even got the chicken & corn soup to try it out and that was delicious too! Can't wait to return here and bring my friends & family! read more

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I've tried a wide variety of foods here, and most of them have been good with the exception of the scallion pancake, which tasted nothing like a traditional scallion pancake. Their version is very thick and fluffy without the flaky layers, similar to a puffy flatbread. It's best to go to this place with a group because the prices are a bit on the high end if dining solo or ordering for takeout. read more

Dumplings and soup are the perfect dinner option for a cold and rainy day in SF. We came in around 5:45pm on a Sunday night and there was no wait but by the time we left, the restaurant was packed. We got the Hot and Sour Soup, Pork and Chive boiled dumplings, and Pork XLB. Both dumplings were super tasty and juicy. This is the only place where I've seen the hot and sour soup red/orange colored but it's absolutely delicious. Good amount of spice and very vinegary. The service is also fantastic. Attentive and considerate waiters. The food came very quickly and I definitely recommend this spot for some light Chinese comfort food. read more

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Went with a big group and the staff were so incredibly accommodating, helpful and kind. Some places get frustrated with big groups but Dumpling Kitchen was very friendly and patient throughout. The restaurant was busy, and our food still came quickly. I thought that the Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings and Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns were a bit thick (skin wise) and weren't wrapped around the meat tightly enough. The flavors of the fillings of all the dumplings though, were delicious, including the Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings and Wontons in Chili Oil. The Pork with Preserved Vegetable Rice Cake was nice as the rice cakes were chewy and soft. The Beijing-Style Noodle in Black Bean Sauce was well-balanced, not too salty. The Five-Spice Beef Stew Noodle Soup had a really flavorful broth. The Mapo Tofu was good, not spicy at all though. The Walnut Prawns were delish -- succulent shrimp paired perfectly with the crisp walnuts. The Dry-Braised String Beans and Cucumber Salad were okay, but I loved the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Pork Dumplings, Wontons in Chili Oil, Pan-Fried Pork Buns, Mapo Tofu, Walnut Prawns, Pork w/ Preserved Vegetable Rice Cake, Eggplant - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dumpling kitchen is delicious! Their pork xialongbaos were amazing. I usually compare any soup dumplings I try to Din Tai Fung's, which in my opinion have the best ones. These ones were pretty similar, & the outside was only slightly thicker than dtf's. Their string beans were crispy & tasty. I'd also recommend trying the chashu buns, they were so soft and probably the best ones that I've tried. Their hot and sour soup was also excellent. It wasn't too spicy, but the vinegar flavor was soo good. I also love the jasmine hot tea that they give with the food. The inside is pretty small, but it wasn't crowded when we went on Saturday afternoon around 2:30. You can also put your name on the Yelp waitlist before you arrive. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We have visited Dumpling Kitchen in the Sunset District twice. The area is predominately residential. The clientele is mostly locals. I would easily say this is in the "neighbor gem" category. I probably wouldn't trave to come here, but I am glad to be eating here when I am nearby. Order the food that are northern Chinese, skip the ones that you can get at dim sum place (such as har gow and shumai); no place can do both regions well. We had a short wait both times. Service was reasonable; the staff speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. No issues with service. The place is minimalistic mom and pop shop; I like it that way. Their prices are the reason to celebrate, in my opinion. Their prices are amongst the most reasonable that I know, in the two metropolitan areas that I frequent. I also like their menu is very specific as to how many pieces you are getting. Every place should do this. The Food: Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns, $12.80 - 5 Stars This is easily the best dish they have. Hands down. Will order every time from now on. Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings, $13.80 - 3.5 Stars I really, really want to like this more. The price is great! But I am still a quality over price eater. The skin is just too thick. The flavor is good, though. Salted Egg Custard Baos, $5.95 - 4.5 Stars Getting these fresh from the kitchen is amazing. They aren't perfectly. Visually, the bao outer surface should be smooth. Their liquid-y runny yolk is delicious!! (In dessert menu) Dry-Braised String Beans, $14.80 - 2 Stars This was a disappointment. It's amongst their most popular dishes. Every table ordered them. Visually, they already looked wrong. They should be more char to qualify as dry-braised. Taste wise, it was lacking, not enough seasoning. I honestly don't know why everyone is ordering this. Pan-Fried Vegetarian Pot Stickers, $12.80 - 4 Stars To be clear, vegetarian pot stickers are not for everyone. No matter how much they try, the fillings' texture isn't satisfying for the typical meat eater. I, oddly, love vegetarian dumplings. It's probably because I love mushrooms; it's typically the major ingredient that gives the filling some chew and body. Pan-fried is a must to increase that texture. I like these. Pan-Fried Pork Pot Stickers, $12.80 - 5 Stars Another winner. It is quite similar to the Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns. I would order this if there are more than two of us. But I would chose the pork buns instead if it's just two people. Pork N' Shrimp with Celery Dumplings, $13.80 - 2.5 Stars We weren't trying to order this dish. We wanted the Boiled Pork & Chive Dumplings, but they were out and suggested this one instead. The flavor doesn't stand out at all. I would not order this again. Beef Shank & Tripe in Chili Sauce, $14.80 - 4.5 Stars This is a "to-each-their-own" dish. If you know and like what it is, it is very well prepared. If you want to be adventurous, this is the dish to try. But you must enjoy texture, food with some chew. Chilled Spicy Pig Ear, $13.80 - 4 Stars This is also a "to-each-their-own" dish. If you know and like what it is, it is also well prepared. My brother prefers this one. I prefer the other one. Chinese Ham with Bok Choy Rice Clay Pot, $17.80 - 3.5 Stars My brother loves this dish. I dislike the fatty pork, aka Chinese ham per their menu. If you like the bacon fatty savory taste, you might like this dish. Not me, but I'm giving it a fair rating anyway (3 for me, 4 for him). It is again a "to-each-their-own" dish. I will say they make a very good clay pot rice dish. It's unfortunate that this is the only variant available. Shanghai-Style Chow Mein, $14.80 - 3.5 Stars This is one of their popular dishes. Theirs is flavorful with the typical soy sauce. I personally don't like thick noodles. Too starchy. There appears to be enough pork included. The rest of the group liked it. If carbs is your thing, this is your dish. read more

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Great dumplings and an overall large menu with plenty of options. From dim sum to rice, noodles, veggies, and soup, they really had something for everyone. They even have a window to watch someone make the dumplings by hand. We came as a group of two so unfortunately couldn't go too overboard with the ordering. We got the Pan-Fried Pork Buns, Steamed Shrimp Har Gow, and Steamed Pork Dumplings. Everything was really great, with the star of the show being the Pan-Fried Pork Buns. The 3 items was plenty of food for us. Definitely want to come back with a larger group next time, because the fried rice I saw go by looked and smelled amazing! Came here for an early dinner on a Sunday evening and we were sat immediately. Food took a little while to come out, but it was fresh as could be and piping hot. read more

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A family favorite for shanghai dumplings. I usually go on the weekends, but I had a chance to swing by for a quick weekday bite, so it wasn't packed like it normally is on the weekends. Limited residential parking in the area and can be even more difficult from the ongoing construction on Taraval. I snagged a spot right out front. Immediately seated upon entering and ordered the following: Appetizer - B11. Chicken & Pig Stomach Salad with Wasabi (tasty and delightful, but wouldn't order again since I don't usually order this) Main: - A02. Crab & Pork Steamed Dumplings (not a fan of the texture or flavor) - A01. Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings (10 pcs) (4/5, normally not a problem, but all of the XLB's arrived bursted, so we didn't get any soup ) - E03. Pork w/ Preserved Vegetable Rice Cake (4/5 the best, and even better with their house Chilli sauce) - L3. Salted Egg Custard Baos (3) (4/5 enjoyed, but this took the long while to be served, and I'm not sure why. Rating not affected by that) - Hot soy milk (4/5 not too sweet) Tables are spaced out, and they have a relatively modern decor/design with wood-panels on the wall. Overall a spot I will continue to recommend, including other items like their Dry Fried Chicken Wings, Garlic Sautéed Green Beans, and Pan Fried Pork Buns. read more

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One of my favorite dumpling spots in the city. I've been here countless times, and every visit leaves me completely satisfied. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid 4 I'll shorten the review by saying this. The items that they're known for (dumplings) are very good. Probably one of the best XLBs I've had in a while. The salted yolk baos and pan fried baos were solid too. Now what I would pass are the other stir fry dishes, the ones I got at least which were the chicken wings and the braised tofu. They weren't bad by any means it was decent but not good enough for me to order them again since they are made better at other Chinese restaurants. My husband was also surprised by how good the savory soymilk was! Would order again!! 6 dishes came out to about 80 something with the cash discount (3%?) so it was more expensive than I was expecting. ~close to $100 with tip TLDR: would come back again for the dumplings and dimsum but not the stir fry dishes read more

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Service was great, and dumplings were tasty. I like how they let us have a menu with us to keep looking over their options while waiting for our soup dumplings. We went with the soup dumplings. Ten of them per order. Definitely will come back for some more. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The place looks inviting but the small venue makes it look like a must try. We generally love supporting small businesses but the service and food did not measure up to our expectations. We ordered the Honey Walnut prawns and it was tasty and cooked to perfection but the amount given was on the smaller portions size. We ordered the Potstickers and the skin wasn't crispy and the meat filling had no taste. The ingredients were skimped and tasted frozen. We ordered the Mapo Tofu and the pork was sliced with a lot of fatty pieces and the taste was like a jar full of chili oil. I'm sorry but for amount of money per dish you are expecting a Northern style Chinese experience that definitely did not deliver. I would also say the wait staff are friendly but not very accommodating. We complained and they could at least offered to switch it out or offer a refund at No Charge. IMO read more

Back 2 yeard later & this time the pan fried dumpling (sheng jian bao) was perfect: the inside was so soupy it squirted out with each bite. The outside was fried to golden brown. I finally found the perfect pan fried dumpling in SF. Attached short video for visuals. https://youtube.com/shorts/5wHof-3wdNo?feature=share read more

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Family wanted dumplings, and we decided in Dumpling Kitchen since they are open later. We arrived at about 8pm, and the tables were still packed. We waited about 5 mins to be seated, but people were still arriving and a wait was forming. They were busy. Servers ran around and had to get someone's attention to place our order. We ordered: 1) Chicken & Corn soup - Flavorful! Kiddo wanted to keep the whole bowl to himself. 2)Ppig ears - Note: These are topped with chopped peanuts. Kiddo has a peanut allergy. We noted this and they brought our order without the peanuts. I liked them. 3) Shanghai pork dumplings - I wish they were more soupy, but they were still good 4) Wonton in chili oil - Note: Do not eat if there's a peanut allergy. The wontons were meaty, but the chili oil didn't really add any flavor. Wouldn't necessarily order these again. 5) Salt and pepper chicken wings - kiddo loved these. However, a few were undercooked. When we informed staff, they brought out a whole new fresh order. 6) Black bean sauce noodles - this was my fave dish. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and that sauce was so good. Dipped the wonton in this sauce, and it made them better. 7) Shanghai pan fried pork buns - these took a long time and arrived when we were almost done. Must say, though, that these were really good. Careful when biting into them as they're full of liquid and it's hot. As mentioned, the restaurant was quite busy, and servers were observed running around. They don't really check on you, and you'll need to flag them down if needing anything. Overall, it was a very good meal, and there are definitely other things I want to try. read more

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Delicious food and generous portions, especially given I got take out. Have been here before and would continue to come back! Shanghai Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns were so delicious with a crisp bottom and juicy filling!! Awesome flavor. First time ordering this and it will be a go to. My first bun I bit into jetted some of the sauce outside so I advise to take smaller careful bites haha. It was accompanied with some red vinegar but I preferred it without. Shanghai Style Chow Mein was a generous portion that I ate over two meals! It had a decent wok hei flavor and I liked the veggie mix with some meat pieces in every bite. Noodles were bouncy and it was a satisfying dish I've also ordered their boiled pork dumplings in past which were delicious too read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Shanghai E1. Shanghai-Style Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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literally nothing bad to say here!! dumps came fresh out of the kitchen and were piping hot- sooo good on a chilly day :) didn't order too many items here bc i had food right before and wasn't super hungry, but both the xlb and the pan fried dumplings were absolutely delish. be careful when you bite into a pan fried dumpling because the soup squirted out everywhere (oops) read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Steamed dumplings and pan fried dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our favorite family spot for comforting food. Appreciate the wide variety of options that fit all dietary preferences (vegan, dairy free, kids friendly). read more

Dumpling Kitchen is a solid Chinese joint for noodles and dumplings. I wouldn't say it's the best I've ever had, but dang it'll hit the spot. The Shanghai-style Pan-fried Pork Buns look and taste good, but honestly I prefer the Shanghai-style Steamed Pork Dumplings instead. This is a gem in Parkside on Taraval St! read more

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The soup dumplings were very juicy and had a very well made broth. Perfect texture, and flavor. read more

Dumpling Kitchen - Soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I eat here every month, it's so delicious! The service is great and they get your food at the table in a decent amount of time. The restaurant itself is also very clean. Would recommend to anyone wanting some yummy chinese food! read more

I wasn't impressed with our takeout. The pork buns were awesome. Fluffy & perfect. We ordered walnut prawns. No sauce though. Instead they put sauce on the side. One tiny little container for the whole dish? Ridiculous! No soy sauce, napkins or utensils for TO GO!! Grrrr! The sauce tasted like mayo & sugar. No rice vinegar or soy sauce used in the sauce‍. Prawns were fresh. Easy to find location read more

This is the 2nd time ever that I've tried Sheng Jian Bao (SJB), which is A05 Shanghai Style Pan Fried Pork Buns on the menu. Many Yelp reviewers recommended this dish, saying it contains more soup than the Xiao Long Bao (A01 Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Buns), so I gave it a go. Impressive how much broth one dumpling contains! However, I think I still prefer the smaller dumpling size of XLB over SJB because it's easier to eat. If your goal is to experience Shengjian Bao, Dumpling Kitchen would be a good choice. I actually loved these tasty dishes more than the SJB: - Pork with Preserved Vegetable Rice Cake - Dry Braised String Beans As another Yelp reviewer wrote, the rice cake is sliced thinner than what you'd buy at the grocery store. I'm guessing the restaurant makes and slices the rice cakes themselves. The string beans weren't as braised and wrinkly looking as I was wishing, but they tasted fresh and yummy and still had a bite to them. I wouldn't recommend the Mu Shu Pork, but impressive that it generously came with 6 pancakes. The fried egg was fried and overdried too much that I could hardly recognize it as egg. It softened as leftovers when I steamed it to reheat. Restaurant has no parking lot, so you'll face the typical San Francisco neighborhood street parking issues. If you're a fan of dumplings, check out Dumpling Kitchen. Very fast in-restaurant service. I love the fun specialty Chinese menu offerings: Savory Soy Milk Bowl, Chinese Fried Dough (youtiao), Sticky Rice Roll, Beef Shank and Tripe, Pig Ear, Five Spice Beef Stew Noodle Soup, Jajangmyeon or Beijing Style Noodle in Black Bean Sauce, Dan Dan Noodles, Lion's Head Meatballs, Dry Fried Chicken Wings, and more! Shrimp Fried Rice looked amazing at another table and in Yelp photos, and the Crab & Pork Steamed Dumplings received good reviews too. read more

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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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