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    Dumpling Time

    4.2 (284 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Michael D.

    Stopped by Dumpling Time in Palo Alto for a quick lunch and ordered the Wagyu truffle soup dumplings and pork gyoza. Cool place with a clear window where you can see the kitchen in action. The soup dumplings were good with plenty of broth and a nice flavor but light in the truffle flavor. The pork gyoza stole the show for me. Crispy on the bottom, juicy inside, and just really satisfying. If I had to order one thing again, it'd be the gyoza. Service was friendly and the food came out fast. A solid spot when you're craving dumplings. Next time I'll definitely try some other options.

    Pork buns
    Amy W.

    Very yummy! We got the refreshing cucumbers, 4 flavor Shao long bao's. The pho was our favorite followed by the Thai flavor, pork and the truffle last. We ordered fluffy pork buns and I had a cocktail but I don't remember which one. The guys said it was lighter in the booze department but it packed enough of a punch for this light weight lol

    vegan from catering (green beans, fried rice, scallion noodles, potato gyoza)
    Grace X.

    My work did a catered lunch for a large office event (~400 people) and I really enjoyed the food. Many labelled vegan options provided. I tried green beans, potato gyoza, fried rice, and scallion noodles. Unfortunately the vegetable dumplings were only vegetarian and not vegan. Everything I tried was really well flavored, and I suspect the food is even better when fresh in person. I would definitely come to the restaurant to try more items in person.

    Vince L.

    Shopping at Stanford Shopping Center and landed on Dumpling Time for lunch. The place is clean, I'll give them that. The food was decent, but the prices are outrageously extreme for the portions. We ordered: Scallion Noodles ($14) with Chicken (+$5) - for a small bowl of noodles that was a bit on the salty side Har Gow - $9 for 4 dumplings Chili Pork Dumplings - $14 for 6 dumplings Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings - $16 for 6 wings Sesame Balls - $9 for 3 You can definitely find more authentic dim sum places for half that price.

    Fancypants X.

    The Dumpling Time brand has lost a bit of its luster in the recent expansion to Palo Alto. The reliably-excellent service & go-to menu items I've come to expect from their original SF location were non existent when I lunched at Stanford Shopping Center. We had to flag down several staff members for the check, & were charged for a dish that was never brought to our table. But the most disappointing service misstep -- a to-go order I had placed at the beginning of our meal still hadn't been made 20 minutes after I (finally) received my bill so I canceled it. This location does not carry the variety of sauces SF does. No truffle butter for Lobster Siu Mai & no cilantro sauce for Har Gow drastically changed the flavor & my level enjoyment of these items. I know I'm not alone when I say, I eat dumplings mainly for the condiments that pair well with them. The food at the Palo Alto store is inferior to the SF location, & they don't offer my favorite items; for instance, the red braised chicken thigh filling in the Chicken Bao is not as tasty as the chicken with mushroom I'm used to in SF. Simple solution: never go back to this location & stick to the one I know & love.

    Jackie T.

    Food was flavorful, but soup came out cold. Server fixed it, but took a while for her to circle back. They were just busy. Really love the ease, it is a little loud but the dim sum was delicious .

    Benny H.

    Pretty nice spot. Not as large as the one in Santana Row, but very good for families. I do wish they had more cocktail choices but not the end of the world. Food is very good. Overall a nice little meal.

    Maria B.

    Went back to Dumpling Time and brought a friend this time - I ordered all the things I previously liked because they were so delicious! Service was a little slower as it was a weekend and the restaurant was entirely full, but nothing went wrong. Tried the green tea this time which was lovely! The restaurant definitely seems to be busier during the daytime - it was pretty loud inside but the tables were well spaced, unlike other casual peninsula restaurants I've been to.

    Wagyu Gyoza!
    Michael S.

    So I wandered into Dumpling Time not expecting fireworks, and I left feeling... pretty "meh." What was alright * The place is definitely clean and decent looking, not some grime‑bucket, but a regular, solid casual‑dining setup. I could chill there without worrying about sketchy vibes. * The menu's got variety (dumplings, noodles, fusion‑style Asian dishes), so you have options if you want something easy and familiar. * Service seemed okay -- nothing spectacular, but no drama either: typical for a mid‑range spot. What didn't particularly hit * Food was fine... but nothing memorable. Kind of like a "this will do" meal rather than a "holy crap I gotta come back" experience. * If I'm honest -- I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back. There are other spots around that I think offer better bang for my belly (especially when it comes to dumplings). Verdict: "Just okay" Dumpling Time is a serviceable stop if you want something quick, easy, and uncomplicated. But it doesn't rise above "average." Not bad. Not great. Just... there. If I were you and looking for dumplings or a night out with some flavor -- I'd treat this as a backup plan, not main course.

    Vegetable dumplings in chili sauce
    Tamar L.

    New restaurant in the Stanford Shopping Center. An attractive, casual, minimalist space. The scallion noodles is absolute perfection with a poached egg, creamy and savory. I didn't like the taste of the veg dumplings, but I think that was a personal thing. Others might. It's a cute place and the service was great. They seemed to really care. There was a South Indian server who said cheers every time he brought a plate and it was sweet.

    Wagyu gyoza
    Chandra D.

    Stanford Shopping Center is having a bit of a moment! Get made several upgrades and one of those upgrades included adding more diverse meal options. Dumpling Time was great. The food was fast and fresh. I really enjoyed the shrimp toast as our starter! We got some fried rice and scallion noodles for our four-year-old, and I was a fan of that, too. The chicken bao, wagyu gyoza, and pork dumplings (we got the garlicky hot & sour soup version) were all very tasty. Honestly? I'm just glad to have a place like this at the mall. The service was great, too.

    Win L.

    Excellent addition to the Stanford Shopping Center! My parents are always sad there isn't a Chinese option here and they can finally rejoice! We went on Black Friday so the servers were definitely overwhelmed but they still tried very hard and thanked us for our patience, while we thanked them for working so hard! Understandably, it took awhile to set seated and to order but the food came out quite quickly. The team work seems to be a bit lacking as two servers were overwhelmed while many others just stuck to their non-customer related tasks ignoring customers waiting in line; nevertheless, once one of the overwhelmed servers got to us, it was smooth sailing! We tried the curry pot stickers - reminded me of samosas - it's a yes for us! We tried the XLB combo that carried 5 different flavors - loved them and they come with accompaniments like basil for the pho XLB - cute! All were excellent. We got the string beans - noticed they forgot to remove the vein for most of them, so it's a 3/5 for us on those. We also order the noodles and fried rice (note they do not have white rice alone, which seemed strange to us) - both were fine, nothing special but good. We also got the crispy mapo tofu - nice play on a classic! It is a sweeter version than I've ever had though. The space is quite spacious and modern. Good for small and large groups. There is a large, dog friendly outdoor patio with heaters and free mall parking. We would definitely return here.

    Jomar A.

    Upon arrival we were seated fairly quickly during a lunch rush and were able to get our orders in on time before everyone started coming. I've never actually heard of this place but was in the area and my friends wanted some dumplings. Service was decent but disappeared at times so it was hard to ask for stuff. The food itself was decent, nothing to rave about. During happy hour they had quite a few selections that we tried. The shrimp toast was probably the tastiest thing they had but other than that there are other places around the area that probably can do better.

    Shrimp toast and Chicken bao

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    10 months ago

    Went for happy hour and had great food and service. Will be coming back again in the near future

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    11 months ago

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    11 months ago

    So excited that there is a new dumpling place at Stanford mall. Pork gyoza was amazing. Love the fried rice and Beijing noodles too!

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    10 months ago

    The service staff, especially Rocky was very kind. We enjoyed sitting outside in the terrace in she shade. Also very delicious food!

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    10 months ago

    Yummy! We had a great dinner. Service was very attentive and fast. Food was delicious

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    1 year ago

    Came for lunch. Quick and great service. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Song was the best!

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    11 months ago

    Very mediocre food. Ordered shrimp sandwich, shrimp dims, seafood kyoja. Not coming back.

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    11 months ago

    Great family place for dinner, decent Asian food in the Palo Alto area and something that's nice to go to at the mall!

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    11 months ago

    Quick and friendly service, delicious small bites. Great place to stop while shopping at Stanford ! Will come again!

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    10 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Tried the XLB and seafood gyoza. Nice food and great service! The environment is clean and tidy too.

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    10 months ago

    The food was delicious and came out in a timely manner, service was impeccable, and the restaurant's vibe was great!

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    10 months ago

    Good food & great service! Our server Rocky was very nice and the food was delicious. Would come back again to this place

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    10 months ago

    Quick, convenient, and tasty. Lots of choices on the menu. Clean and spacious dining space.

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    10 months ago

    Food was delicious and could order small dishes. The outdoor patio had nice ambiance and our dog could join.

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    10 months ago

    The food and service were great. Lobster Shu Mai and the potato Gyozo were our favorites

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    10 months ago

    They serve good food, the servers were nice and the place is pretty along with the ambience.

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    10 months ago

    Great service! The food came super quickly and was of high quality. Rocky was our server and made our experience very enjoyable.

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    10 months ago

    Delicious dim sum , great patio, dog friendly !!!!'I would recommend for a afternoon meet up

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    1 year ago

    Rocky our waiter was awesome! Made great suggestions. It's our first time.Food was good. We will be back!

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    10 months ago

    Had a really lovely meal here with my friends. Very yummy food! We really liked the soup dumpling and the bao.

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    10 months ago

    Every dish was delicious. Enjoyed the vegan potato curry potstickers and the wagyu potstickers. Yum!

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    10 months ago

    The food was very tasty! Awesome, quiet, ambiance in the outdoor patio!! Super promising new dumpling spot!

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    10 months ago

    Bomb ass XI'AN. Good costumer service very helpful . Very good cucumber salad. Very clean bathroom

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    11 months ago

    This place is amazing! I had their lobster Sui Mai and it was the best one I have ever had!

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    11 months ago

    Friendly service and great wagyu dumplings! Seated & served our large group within the first 10 minutes!

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    11 months ago

    Yummy, they even gave free dessert! Good authentic noodles and buns. I also enjoyed the fried rice.

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    11 months ago

    Amazing selection of dumplings. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Atmosphere is clean.

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    11 months ago

    Had a great time at Dumpling Time! We had amazing customer service from Denise ! The food was delicious and great atmosphere !

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    Our server Rocky was super helpful in providing recommendations and answering questions. Food was really good

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    4.1
    (421 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I thought I came here a few months ago, but it was almost a year ago! This place never disappoints…read more A smiling waiter - who seemed super busy but had a huge smile on her face - just the right attitude for people ringing in the Easter weekend on a Good Friday. We enjoyed every dish! The chongqin spicy noodles, the salt and pepper shrimps, the sizzling cumin lamb, the fish in chili oil. Yum yum yum! We ordered the hottest version but it was not too spicy for us - it was very flavorful. The fresh cut red chillies they give you, was really spicy - the red bean spicy sauce was just right. We enjoyed the cool beers with the spicy food. It's a unique ambience for a Univ Ave restaurant- it's just a Chinese kitchen serving good food - like you came to a home and got served really well. Will come back again with more family members. Ps: another surprising thing - we were a party of 6 and they didn't automatically charge us the tip - I took care of them - because I was super satisfied and happy with my meal!

    It's hard to miss this one on the busy University Avenue with their bright red China elements --…read moreand maybe really hard to beat too. This is probably the only Chinese restaurant around here with such an inviting outdoor patio, which makes it perfect for us since our dog babies can relax too. The menu strikes a really smart balance between authentic Sichuan spicy dishes and more Americanized Chinese classics, so there's something for everyone. The signature spicy fish fillet in flaming red oil is a must-try -- bold, fragrant, and so satisfying it might have just saved me an expensive flight back to China. The chili oil wontons are my personal favorite starter and never disappoint. This is an easy repeat spot for us, and we'll definitely go back around CNY days.

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    LS11. / Spicy Fish Fillet in Flaming Red Oil(L)
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    3.7
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    Brought my parents here for a lovely Friday brunch. There's street parking nearby, but could be…read morelimited depending on time of week/day. Service was really good (better than average Cantonese restaurant lol). The place was not busy probably due to a weekday. We ordered the usuals for Cantonese, and were generally happy about the food quality. Based on the speed the food was served, it was probably not made fresh, but we were satisfied with the texture, flavor, and temperature, at this price point. I think for a casual dim sum bite this place is ok, don't expect anything stunning.

    Expected dim sum with friendly customer service…read more Customer Service: The owner is super nice! We usually order to-go and he happily helps take your order. I really appreciate that. Parking: there's some street parking, but it can be rough. There is a parking lot nearby. During peak times or weekends, it can be hard to find parking. Pricing: Pricing is average/very reasonable for the area, but may seem slightly higher if you're used to dim sum in other areas (but hey, rent must be expensive). Food: Food is typical dim sum food. It's good and traditional rather than the super fresh or high-end dim sum places-more of a "get your dim sum fix place. It's not the healthiest and some dishes can be a bit bland; you might get tired of some of the more filling dishes. Atmosphere: The restaurant is nice and clean, but nothing fancy. It is a no frill place, but well-kept and not cluttered like some other places.

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    In general, their dim sum and food are good, special the roasted duck. Good service and prices. It…read morewas our first visited there last month on a weekday, for a birthday lunch.

    This is our designated place for large-group gatherings. We've befriended the owner and some of…read morethe staff, so service was top notch. In general, their dim sum was better than dinner, but tonight's dishes are worth mentioning. The good: 1. steamed lobster with rice vermicelli: good flavor and fresh lobster. All lobster pieces were cut open, making it easy to eat. 2. beef steak with broccoli: the beef was so soft! The 0.5cm thickness makes it perfect size to bite down. 3. BBQ plate: loads of goodies, with my favorite cha siu, jelly fish, and pork belly cubes. 4. Soup with morel and chicken. Loads of morels! Could use a bit more salt but it's not that big a deal. The ones that could be improved: 1. small silver fish fried with egg yolk coating: a bit chewy, but good flavor. 2. sea cucumber stuffed with shrimp paste: indeed a hard to make dish at home, so we were all excited. But the sea cucumber was not well flavored; instead, it tasted quite fishy and earthy. Too bad this expensive dish was only half consumed. The bean sprouts at the bottom were a lot more desirable. 3. salt pepper chicken: it was seasoned with salt and pepper powder, but not cooked with salt at the pan, so the chicken lacks the heat and dryness from salt. At the night, a wedding reception was in place, but we were able to seat at the next room and enjoyed our noisy and loud cheers.

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