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    Dumpling Story

    4.5 (472 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    juicy pan fried pork bao
    Sarah C.

    I've been to the mission location and this one is slightly smaller. we joined the waitlist and waited about 25-30 mins in total on a Tuesday night. the staff are super friendly and helpful! we ordered the: - Numb & Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao 香辣小笼汤包 ($10.95) - Juicy Pork Bao (6Pcs)猪肉生煎包 ($14.95) - (Dry) Dan Dan - House Special Sesame Paste with Mince Pork 担担面干 ($16.95) I loved the texture of the noodles and how thin the XLB skin was, but both the XLB and pan fried bao were way too sweet :"( the XLB and noodles were also not spicy at all.

    Isabella Y.

    Tried Dumpling Story for lunch and enjoyed this spot! Was seated right away and ordered the pig ear, green onion pancake, xiao long bao, dan dan noodles and fried dumpling. Everything was good and I'd definitely come back. Our server was also attentive. -pig ear: crunchy and had good flavor -green onion pancake: thin and crispy, it wasn't oily or heavy -beef xiao long bao: I liked this compared to your usual pork version, was filled with a good amount of soup as well -pan fried dumpling: this dumpling was on the heavier side with thicker skin so I only ate one. it was tasty but I'd want to try a different dumpling next time -dan dan noodles: yummy and light, I liked the smooth texture of the noodles

    Veggie dumplings
    Audrey S.

    Unexpectedly wonderful Chinese spot. Based on the location in bougie pac heights, I was honestly a little skeptical. I was happily proven wrong by the absolutely delicious food at dumpling story. Everything we ate was wonderful but the vegetable bao was a real standout for me with its delightful texture and generous vegetables. The chicken wings were also phenomenally done with a crispy and delicious breading. Ambiance and service lovely. Prices reasonable, esp considering location and quality. Very good spot!

    Cucumber salad
    Alvin W.

    A really big fan! This may be my first time at Dumpling Story but it's probably my tenth at the Dumpling "X" restaurants. * The spicy XLB are always my favorite -- I *feel it's a bit spicier at Story than at Home, but I love that. And I may just be misremembering oops, haha. * The cucumber salad is good as always, crunchy and extra fresh. Obviously highly recommend since I frequent this place myself. Clean cute restaurant with friendly staff!

    Eggplant
    Catherine N.

    Dumpling Story is the fraternal twin of Dumpling Home in Hayes Valley. I came on a weeknight 30 minutes before we intended to eat (due to trauma of waiting over 2 hours for Dumpling Home), and to my surprise, there was no wait at all! The food is more or less the same as the sister restaurant, but not identical. They do have a few other offerings I don't remember seeing at Dumpling Home like curry dumplings. I have honestly never ordered any boiled dumplings because we always come specifically for the juicy pork bao and xiao long bao. Both restaurants carry the same varieties of xiao long bao and vegetables sides. A recent favorite order has been the eggplant, which has an almost gooey texture and served with bamboo + sweet/sour sauce. We always get both steamed and fried XLB (a.k.a Juicy pork Bao). They are the same dumpling but one is fried vs steamed; both are perfect and unqiue in their own ways. As always, the XLB are exceptional and even better than Din Tai Fung in my opinion. The ambience of this restaurant is a little more high brow than its counterparts so I would recommend this location if you want a nice dinner date out. This is certainly an SF institution and well executed second location!

    Garlic and chive noodles
    Sriharsha A.

    Came here on a Saturday night for dinner. It was crowded and we didn't have a reservation, but only waited about 15 minutes. This was my first time having dumplings properly and I went all in. We got the chicken xia long bao, shiitake and chicken dumplings, chicken dumplings, shrimp egg and chive dumplings, garlic and chive noodles, and green beans. The chicken xia long bao was amazing. Super flavorful. Not too sweet, not too spicy. Just right in the middle. The shrimp egg and chive dumplings and the regular chicken dumplings were both very tasty. Definitely solid picks. The shiitake and chicken dumplings were not the ones to get. The garlic and chive noodles were great. Oily and tasty exactly how I'd want them. The green beans were surprisingly good too. Oily, garlicky, and packed with flavor. Service was very attentive. Our server clarified our questions and helped us decide what to order, which made the whole experience better.

    Teena M.

    The service was fast and kind. Everyone helped each other and multiple servers checked on us but not in an overwhelming way. The food was so fresh and flavorful. We tried the dry fried chicken wings- crunchy, tender, and a very flavorful sauce, the dry fried green beans- they were epic! Perfect crunch flavored and seasoned with love and care, and the beef bao buns - tender juicy meat and the broth inside was bursting with flavors Quaint and cute local eatery. It was a full house. But worth going to anyways.

    View from the bar! Yum!
    Vy T.

    I've been here a couple times now and can confirm the consistency of their dumplings and dishes!!! Ahhh!!! go go go go The good: - best crab XLB I've had. - really amazing green beans - best noodle texture for the beef noodle soup I've come across.. silky and delicious!!! - really unique cocktails and good view at the bar The meh: Nothing. Consider me a happy regular.

    Mike R.

    Dumpling Story on Fillmore Street on Pacific Heights neighborhood perfect for post Thanksgiving meal weekend (or any time actually). We have been at their Valencia Street location in San Francisco Mission District a few months and had enough food for a small army afterwards. All spectacular dishes and very appealing. This time we had a Sunday afternoon brunch with our @uhmanoanews University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Junior Class son who mostly took care of any possible "doggie bags". He loved everything on the menu! We shared "Family Style"; Shrimp & Squash Xiao Beef Xiao Long Bao Dry-Fried Chicken Wings Gong back Chicken Dumplings Mogolian Beef Dumplings Pan Fried Juicy Chicken Bao Dry cooked green beans Tomato & egg noodles Jasmine tea We are now BIG fans of Dumplings Story at BOTH locations. The Valencia Street is much larger Venue but BOTH are super and consistent in service, ambiance and freshly prepared Dumplings. Bravo! Encore! Great & friendly service too!

    Monica G.

    We ordered almost everything off the menu and each item was AMAZING. AMAZIIIIING! My favorite was the one with the peanut sauce. I couldn't stop eating it! The servers were also super friendly and helpful in giving tips on what to order. This trip was for my anniversary and we ate at a couple of really nice restaurants, including michelin star ones, but this was our favorite!!! I wanna go back!

    Pork Xiao Long Bao
    Maggie W.

    Came here with a friend on a weekday for dinner and we waited approximately 20 minutes until we were seated. Waiting on a weekday?! That's how you know a spot has to be good! These are hands down the best xiaolongbao that I have had, and I'm not a big fan of it admittedly. The meat quality and chewy QQ skin blew me away. Be sure to ask for soy sauce or vinegar, they don't give it to you at the table. The shengjianbao filling was also the juiciest I've ever had, but at the end of the day it truly comes down to preference. I prefer the fluffier skin, while she prefers the ones with a thinner and less doughy exterior. I really enjoyed my meal here, two items is more than enough for two people but I really wanted to try more from Dumpling Story. This will have to be a visit for another day...

    Joy Q.

    Amazing soup dumplings!!!!! Skin was thin and the inside was umami and juicy. I was so impressed by the quality of the soup dumplings

    Sweet and sour soup
    Janet M.

    First time here and not disappointed! The food was very delicious! Our waiter Alex was the best! He was friendly and always had a smile on his face! He was the final great touch to the whole experience! Definitely coming back!

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    Perfect dumplings. Kind and attentive staff. Perfect for a quick snack or early dinner. We'll definitely be back

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