Understaffed so treat them with kindness. They are doing their best! Location is near Chase Center. Good spot to watch sports. We made a reservation for 7 people. Items ordered: ~Bbq pork dumplings ~Cucumber chili ~Wood ear mushroom ~Tofu squares ~Green beans ~Shrimp and pork siu mai ~Seafood gyoza ~Chicken gyoza (2) ~2 XLB ~Har Gow ~2 Chili pork dumplings ~Beijing noodles ~Gan Ban Noodles read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

A group of us stopped my after Joy to the city event at Thrive. Staff took excellent care of use, particularly Jose Delgado. I plan on returning. Great time and good. read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here on a random Monday around 530pm. Seating abundant. We sat outside. It was such lovely weather. Started off with edamame which was tasty. Also had the BBQ pork Boa and those were fantastic! Then I had the pork gyoza which were pretty good but nothing special. They were Pan fried and served...well look at the pic to see what I mean. You can't tell they are individual pieces. They gave us a tiny amount of gyoza sauce, should have asked for more. There is civilian oil spice available at the table which was nice. To drink, I had the Five-O which was pretty tasty. Overall, I'll be back for the BBQ pork Bao and eat all of them! read more

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I saw this place when going to the Chase Stadium for a game and wanted to come for a while! No wait and good reservations on a Wednesday night. Good: - Really quick service - the food comes within minutes since it's more of a dimsum style. - Fan of the shrimp toast a lot as well as the XLB and the Shui mai - each was surprisingly good and not just the average quality. - Cute place. Bad: - More expensive of a place since all of the dishes are around 10-20 and you need more of it to be full - Wasn't a big fan of the Beijing noodles - just didn't have a lot of flavor. Overall Dumpling Time is a classic place for me to go to and this one didn't disappoint! read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Shrimp Toast - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Such a good place for grab lunch. This location has lots of seatings and the inside is very nice and comfy. It's type of place you can meet with coworkers or a quick bite, something casual. I think the food is quite decent given this is chain restaurant. We ordered Xiaolongbao, pork dumping with chili sauce, beef pan fried dumplings, siu mai, spring roll, cucumber salad. My favorite is Xiaolongbao and beef pan fried dumplings. I love the presentation of the beef pan fried dumpings! read more

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Right next to chase center, so super convenient when we were going to the game! Wait wasn't bad either at 5pm, waited approx 5 mins. Pork and shrimp siu mai: 3/5, nothing too special, too overpriced Har gow: 2/5, shrimp was juicy but it slid right out from the wrapping, hard to eat and cilantro sauce was not that great Seafood gyoza: 5/5 juicy, crispy, my fav Sticky rice: 5/5 loved this too, tasted traditional and delicious Chili Pork wonton: 3/5, kind of bland, sauce was not that impressive Tom yum: 3/5 dough was good, but needed a little bit more Tom yum flavor Lamb dumpling: 3/5, really good cumin flavor, but was missing something read more

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When it comes to dumplings, the only ones that stand out were the Tom Yum Goong Xiao Long Bao. With a nice matching color, the sour and beet skin tastes delicious, something I don't find often at dim sum places. When it came to the other dim sum food, like the siu mai or gyoza, they were quite typical. The green beans left more to be desired and the Beijing noodles, or zha jiang mien, was disappointing. I can't tell if they just misnamed the dish or were trying an interesting method of remaking the dish. Here, the sauce (or lack thereof) was more dry when compared to other restaurants. When it came to prices, it was higher than normal but the location made it make sense. The location must have also made this mediocre food popular as well. read more

Ordered a variety of dumplings and varying accompanying dishes. Made online reservation to better assist with seating upon arrival. Service was quick and attentive. Food came out quickly after ordering. read more

Their food is good, the reason for my score has to do with their customer service. I think it's pretty poor form to have canceled the reservation that was booked in advance the day before the scheduled time with no explanation as to why. Ultimately the reasoning upon calling was due to the fact there is an event happening at Chase center, hence why the reservation was made. The time in which it was canceled, by the restaurant, doesn't give much opportunity, if any any to secure another reservation at a different location, given the fact it is a Friday evening and there's also an event scheduled. read more

My rating is for food taste. Having been to the OG Dumpling Time on Division I knew that the food was gonna be good. This is why we came here with family visiting from Texas... That steak with fried rice is what kids nowadays would say "bussin" --- flavor profile held well even after sitting on the table and not as hot anymore! Their XLBs could use maybeeee more broth. Lobster siu Mai tastes good just a little bit on the pricey side for the amount we got. Tofu super soft and silky on the inside - yummy! I understand with the pandemic the restaurant business is often short staffed. I understand waiting longer than usual for our food or to be "checked on" --- what I don't understand is rude servers with an attitude that needs some work. The eye rolls while ordering - not hearing our questions properly --- just totally taints the experience. I really don't mind waiting longer than normal for food or service... But just flat out mean or rude with eye rolls and shaking of the head is beyond me. Embarrassing to out of town guests we had brought with us. read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Wagyu with fried rice - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came on a game day and surprisingly didn't have to wait all that long! Huge place with plenty of seating indoors and outdoors! There's also tons of tv screens inside if you're tryna watch the game at the same time. We ordered tons of food for the two of us to share to try a little of everything. We got the spring rolls, seared pork bao, shrimp and pork siu mai, lamb dumplings, Beijing noodles, and sticky rice lotus wrap. My favorites were probably seared pork bao, siu mai, and the sticky rice! The bao was unique since it was seared on both sides, not something you can quite find anywhere else! The siu mai also had tons of flavor, and the sticky rice was so yummy and flavorful. The lamb dumplings were also good, but I think the spices might have overpowered it a little too much for me. Beijing noodles were okay, it lacked some flavor. I was mildly disappointed by the spring rolls because they weren't crunchy ): Huge points because service was really great! Our server was really nice and kept checking in to make sure everything was okay and that we received all our food. This place has an extensive menu offering traditional and modern dim sum! Give this place a try, since it'll be a fun experience to eat inside the chase center and try some small bites! read more

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Our go-to dim sum spot since we live by so close! This is a pricey place that serves limited options although the spacious interior + views make up for it. I'll be missing attending Warriors watch party while eating here! Ambiance: 10/10. Spacious. Big windows; plenty of natural light. Loud diners. Bar area has plenty of seatings. All ages are attracted to this Dumpling Time. Service: 10/10. Although always busy, servers are attentive, and they make sure to take care of you. Checks in often, refills water, asks for our needs. Food: Each serving can feed up to 2 people and we've tried almost all the items here and can say most of them are delicious! Quality food you're getting here, no doubt. *Shrimp toast is one of our favorites-- crispy and tasty and the spicy aioli adds such a perfect touch to it. *Har gows are also juicy and big. *Minced lobster siu mai are delicious with generous amount of lobsters in each one. *Seafood gyoza is also one of our favorites-- with crab and shrimp stuffed inside with sprinkles of chili *chefs kiss*. *American wagyu fried rice - cooked perfectly and tastes delicious. Mushrooms in this dish are to die for! The taste of the dish itself is very light but distinctive. Gam ban and garlic shrimp noodles are our least favorites-- they're blend and oily. read more

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Dumpling time is one of my favorite places to get non-traditional dim sum in sf! My go to menu items are for sure the shrimp toast and the wagyu fried rice! Super solid dumplings as well with really interesting sauce pairings! The green cilantro sauce that comes with the har gow is so good I literally just put it on everything! I've been to almost all the locations but I highly recommend the warriors way one because even if there is a line you can always get take out and eat them on the wooden steps across the big screen outside the stadium or do what my friends and I did and have a little picnic on the lawn! I think the most efficient way of trying a little bit of everything without over-ordering would be to get the woodear or cucumber salad (to get that nice refreshing acidic element to cut through the heaviness of the dumplings), the shrimp toast, two types of dumplings, and either a noodle or rice dish. Great place to come with friends or for a date night! read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've always been a fan of Dumpling Time, so it was exciting to see them open another location right at the Chase Center. The menu is similar to their original SoMa location, and having been to this location twice (overordering both times), you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. A few of my faves (not all pictured) were: * Shrimp Roast : A unique combo of 油条 (deep-fried dough sticks) and shrimp! Super crispy and light, with a nice flavor boost from the spicy mayo * Lamb Dumplings: The lamb flavor was really strong, so would highly recommend these if you like lamb. * Shrimp Garlic Noodles: Garlic-y, creamy, mushroom-y, shrimp-y... everything you would expect of a shrimp garlic noodle dish. * Seafood Gyoza: These gyoza were PACKED with shrimp. i couldn't really taste the crab or scallop, but for the price, these were solid shrimp gyozas :) Overall great food, service (our dishes came out super quickly), and the sports bar-esque ambiance of the place made it a unique experience compared to your typical dumpling/dimsum spot. TL;DR, if you're ever visiting for the Warriors (or just want some delicious food), make sure to stop by Dumpling Time Thrive City for the perfect pre/post-game bite!! read more

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My wife and I made a reservation for four and were really looking forward to dining here. Less than 24 hours before our reservation, the restaurant canceled because of an event at the Chase Center. It's hard to understand how a restaurant located right next to such a major venue wouldn't anticipate or plan around events there. Extremely disappointed, we were excited to try this place, but this felt like poor management and organization. read more

If you're a fan of Dumpling Time, I highly recommend coming to the Thrive City location on a non-game or concert day. We went in for brunch on a Saturday, and it was relatively empty and easy to get a table. I was shocked because I was used to the lines at its original location. They have a large indoor and outdoor seating area. The staff were super friendly, and the food is just as good as the other location. We got the xlb with red beet skin, the noodles, and fungus. It was a chill and tasty lunch, and we weren't rushed out to seat the next table. Plus, there's a lot to see in the area if you need to walk off the food. read more

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I loved this dumpling time. It is super conveniently located if you're attending an event at chase center. It was empty when we went so there was no wait and the service was super good. I loved their vegetarian thick noodles, with peanuts on top and a decadent sauce. Overall, really delicious, but not the most vegetarian friendly. read more

Dumpling Time is hands down one of the best dumpling spots I've ever been to! Every dish was made to perfection--the dumplings were fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The menu has a great variety, and everything we tried was amazing. The service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was lively and fun. Servers were super friendly during our experience. Whether you're a dumpling lover or just looking for a fantastic meal, Dumpling Time is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back! It's probably packed during Warriors season, we ended up parking across the street. read more

The portion is quite small. The price is at the higher end due to the location. The flavor is just ok. My wife had some food poisoning symptoms after having a bowl of shrimp fried rice. read more

Tips: no rezzis, so come around 430/5pm before the game (usually 7pm PCT) ~ if you're there to watch the game The whole party should be present, have your ID and vax record readily available. Scan the QR menu while waiting in line so you know what to get once seated Came on a Tuesday night before the game. Our Food came out pretty quick. Service is fast and friendly as well. Got to try the XLB, wagyu rice, truffle peanuts, potstickers, pan fried pork buns and siumai. These were shared between party of 4 people and definitely good enough food portion to fill our tummies before the game. I recommend getting the XLB and Wagyu fried rice for sure. Can't wait to dine here again read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Before going to a Luke Combs concert at the Chase Center we stopped in Dumpling Time Thrive City. They occupy the south corner of Chase Center. We decided to grab a quick bite before going into the concert. We were seated right away after showing our vaccination cards. The restaurant was bustling with people and the kitchen quick in getting our orders. We see Paul the bartender on Tik Tok introducing his bar so we had a couple of Baos and drinks. I've been to Dumpling Time and never felt their XLB's are authentic especially since the are served in aluminum tins which make them hard to eat but easy to cook. However that being said there are no Chinese food places any where near ballparks or concert venues. The ambiance and the service make up for that and the dumplings are decent. We sat on one end of a long communal table and another couple on the other end. They ordered a ton of food and could not finish it and offered to share. Since this was our first concert out during Covid we politely declined. read more

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I feel like this restaurant with its location (right by the Warriors stadium) and setup is more geared towards drinking than eating. Bar area is pretty extensive while the food is just so so. The xlb skin stuck to the tin foil, the pan fried bun just can't compare to the other ones I tried elsewhere. The other food we ordered was okay. Service was nice and friendly though. Four stars for location and service mainly. read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Previously posted these in the wrong restaurant. - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yummmm Came here after a lunar new year event which was super appropriate! We were seated shortly with no long wait at around 7:50pm. We sat at the counter which has lots of space and a nice view outside. We had to wave down our servers but had good service.. was able to order the American Waygu fried rice and the Cilantro Har Gow. I had just drank milk tea so i wasnt super hungry so ate one har gow dumpling and was full! Also tried the fried rice and waygu which was nice. Fried rice tastes a little bland but i think that is healthier than too salty. U can add the spicy chili sauce or soy sauce they have at the table. I liked the chili sauce. Had food to take home! I would def wanna be back bc there is one close to home at Santana Row. I want to try the Beijing noodles and pan friend dumplings next time!! read more

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Hella good. Service was great. Plenty of seating. Patio indoor. Vaccine required for indoor. Restrooms are co Ed and hella clean. It's intimate and a great date spot by the warriors stadium read more

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Love their garlicky green beans! A bit disappointed that their menu is pork heavy with few alternatives, but I suppose that's to be expected with dim sum. The service is always great and they're super quick with your orders which makes this spot ideal for a quick lunch break. read more

In the Chase Center Area, you will find a several decent restaurants for all palettes. One I found walking around is Dumpling Time. It's Asian Fusions. There's a lot of familiar Asian dishes, but made upscale. The ambiance is awesome since it's right in front of the Chase Center. This would be a good place to go if you're in the area to watch a Warriors game or a concert. The food is tasty and pretty good. I like the sticky rice which is not available at the Santana Row location. The tofu cubes are my kids favorite. Service is okay, but can be a little slow due to staffing. read more

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Been here a few times on game days. And of course, the earlier the better! This place could get crowded with a long line to get seated. Not surprised since they have a full bar with a bunch of screens inside... and clean bathrooms! My preference is to sit in the patio area overlooking Thrive city plaza and the gigantic screen at Chase -- during the playoffs, the watch parties out there were spectacular. Great atmosphere all around and service is normally quick and very friendly. Our usual food orders include their pork & shrimp siu mai, cilantro har gow, and their gyoza. These dishes are on repeat because of the medley of flavors, their meatiness, and texture... especially that pan-crispiness in their gyoza. Their pork XLB and shrimp toast weren't bad either. These dishes, along with their Penicillin and Old-fashioned cocktails can easily be in the 'usual' rotation. I'm eyeing their Tom Yum XLB for our next visit. Tip: Their makeshift outdoor bar area is a great place to wait and look out for friends before going into Chase center. Just know that there's a limited drink menu in that area, and could lack heat lamps on cold nights. read more

I don't like the service here. They pretty much just want you to eat and get out of there as quickly as possible. Do not order everything at once here. We have done this before, we'll start with these drinks and appetizers then bring the rest. What you get is your dinner dish coming out hot, no drink, where is the appetizers?? The service here is a cluster$##$ to say the least. We have been here 4 times for shows at Chase and all they try to do is get your food and push you out. When you try to order one thing at a time to overcome this BS waiters get really mad. If you want a nice relaxing dinner avoid this place. read more

Tried this place spur of the moment with a colleague. The dumplings were tasty. Server was attentive and nice.

Amazingly convenient, and a good deal delicious! My boyfriend and I came here for an early dinner before catching a Warriors game on a rainy day, and fortunately for us, we were welcomed and seated swiftly at the restaurant. Staff were super friendly and patient with us as we settled in and decided our orders. As the restaurant began to fill up with other basketball fans, we ordered the tom yum XLB, garlicky green beans, and mala shrimp & pork siu mai. These dishes appealed to us because they implied a lot of rich flavors considering the fusion aspect of the dishes. The tom yum XLB was just as delicious as we thought it would be. The only issue we had is that it was a bit over steamed -- the dumplings were sticking strongly to the little foil trays they came on, which made it difficult to eat them properly without cause the soup inside to pour out before making it into our mouths. The garlicky green beans were good as well, and the portion was just right. I personally want to share that the mala shrimp and pork siu mai was my favorite because it lived up to the rich flavor I anticipated to experience and also provided a good kick to the set of dishes we ordered. I also want to note that I had a Rising Sun cocktail that was absolutely amazing due to its citrusy flavor. I appreciate that despite the extremely busy dinner hour, staff moved fast and were attentive to our table. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the convenience of this restaurant not only because of its delicious food, but also because it gave us a nice little space to enjoy a pre-date to our originally scheduled date seeing the Warriors play at Chase Center. I'm looking forward to coming back again! read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Mala Shrimp & Pork Siu Mai - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good stuff but nothing amazing. The sauce / noodle / ratio in the Gan Ban noodles was a bit low but the overall taste was solid. The presentation is actually quite nice too, especially the dumplings. The indoor dining is a little crammed in places - the tables for 2 are tiny and make it hard to have all your food on there at once. The interior decor looks great and there's tons of TVs showing the warriors / giants games. read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Awesome spot to get your dumpling fix before heading into a game! Dumpling time is a solid bet for dumplings every time and is one of my favorites. Some of the best dishes here include the shrimp toast and soup dumpings which are super flavorful! The shrimp toast is super flaky and fried to perfection. The soup dumplings are the perfect dumpling to fight off the cool breeze from the Bay. Highly recommend checking this spot out, and their soon to open Berkeley location! read more

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Yesterday was my first time at the Chase center, Thrive City and of course Dumpling time! The restaurant was filled and there was a line out the door but somehow managed to snag a small table for 2 in the back. Our server was Sayaka and she was the sweetest! She made some recommendations, checked in on us and replenished our iced water despite how busy she was she never let go of good service. Excellent dumplings all around and you really cant go wrong. We got 5 dishes to share: veggie dumplings, tom yum XLB, Lobster Siu Mai, Chicken Gyoza, and BBQ pork Bao. Flavors were all on point, piping hot as they come out in the bamboo steamer. It was alot of food and still had leftovers for the next day. I love the fact that they have dim sum at Thrive City and looking forward to more Asian restaurants in the area too. Dim Sum + Dave Chappelle Show = One Good Night! read more

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The food here is well-presented (saffron??! On select dishes). My mom, who usually does not want dim sum from anywhere other than traditional yumcha/dim-sum lounges, said everything was delicious and elevated. My favorite was the chicken gyoza with its crunchy bits & filling, and the pork XLB (shanghai dumpling / xiao lung bao) with its soup base filling. For 3 adults, we ordered 3 dumpling dishes, shrimp garlic noodles, and 1 appetizer (garlicky string beans). This was enough to feel full from the meal, with leftovers for 1 serving! You pay for the experience, setting and location. Being so close to Chase center, prices are high. Parking takes awhile to find - I parked approximately 6-7 blocks away because all street parking is taken by UCSF employees, or nearby residents. This was around lunchtime on a Tuesday. Restaurant was not busy at all, so food was served in a timely manner & no complaints about service. A+ for the food and flavor execution. I wouldn't make this a regular dining spot though due to parking & costs, but definitely would come back when opportunity presents itself. read more

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I was in the area 9/4/21 for Comedy night at Chase Center, Thrive City (that's the plaza area outside of the arena) and was looking for a place to dine. Dumpling Time is just next door. There was a fair amount of people in line so we waited our turn to sign in. The person in charge of the wait list said they had stopped people from ordering take out and dine-in was the only option. We waited for about 30 minutes before being seated. Vaccine cards or a digital photo copy are mandatory in order to dine inside the restaurant. These are checked before being admitted into the restaurant. Outdoor seating is optional. There are lots of TV that line the walls of the restaurant turned onto various sports games. Our waiter promptly greeted us and took our order. He came back with a list of our order and placed it on the table. Apparently, this is to keep track and make sure we receive our entire order. Once a dish is brought out, the server crosses off the item from the list on our table. I ordered the Wagyu fried rice based on Yelp reviews, steamed pork bao, and she got the Beijing noodles. The wait wasn't too long to receive our main dishes but the steamed pork bao was brought out close to the end of our dinner. The beef in the Wagyu fried rice was not as tender as I would've liked and looks bigger than it is because of the container it is served in. Still I did enjoy my fried rice and it was brought to my attention that if the beef slices were perhaps diced and mixed into the rice that might have improved the texture. The Beijing noodles were an absolute hit and went well with the pork . Our appetizer, the steamed pork bao took awhile to get served to us but they were tasty and I'd order these again. Parking in the area took me nearly 45 minutes to find some but that was due largely because of the comedy event and the Giants game didn't help any. read more

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I've been procrastinating to eat here and now I finally got a chance to. We've been to Chase center numerous times and when games/show was over we always said we'll eat here but....we didn't cause of the wait. So now, came here w/family for lunch and (no wait at all) and we enjoyed the service, location, and of course the FOOD. We ordered plentiful, from shrimp donut toast, fried tofu, noodles, soup dumplings, siu mai, ribs, and salad. Everything was delicious! The salad is delicious but it was a generous serving,Pork Soup Dumplings I'm not complaining it's just I thought it would be like an app/tapas size. Washed it down w/Sapporo (cuz its the only beer I will drink). But we will come again (hopefully the fried Shrimp balls will be on the menu) it wasn't this time & I was too shy to ask if I can order something off menu. read more

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Food Is top notch Love the xiao loong bao here. Juicy. Flavorful. Cocktails are righteous Service is spot on Perfect spot before the Warriors game ! read more

Tried this place finally over the weekend. Solid 4 star experience. The food is good, not great, but they have a lot of competition being in SF where the dumplings are aplenty. The shrimp toast here is the BEST thing that I tried. I would go here again just for that. I just wish I could eat more of it, but since it's on a Chinese donut, it's very fried and greasy so best not to eat too much. The spicy mayo is a perfect addition though. Everything else we tried was good, just not blow my mind good. Some of the fillings seem a little gimmicky to me, like of course you want to try it once to see if it's better than the normal fillings. Like lobster in siu mai, wagyu beef in gyoza...I'm sure it would've tasted fine with the usual pork or regular beef (or pork) fillings. It's convenient for going here after being at the Chase Center. We went late afternoon after an event on the weekend, got outside seats right away, but then the service was a little slow. There was probably only one server for outside, and it filled up, so I try not to judge too hard on service right now because I know places are understaffed because of Covid. The service was friendly though. read more

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Well, I must say I was surprised. This place was pretty good. This wasn't our first pick during an event at the Chase Center but our other restaurants where either full or had huge lines. This place had a small line, and they were moving people in quicker. The dining area was filled. It was kept clean and our hostees was nice. Our server was also nice and pleasant. We did not use thier restroom so no word on that. The food was very good. We were so hungry that I almost forgot to take pictures. Some of my pictures we already started digging in. The prices are reasonable, and portions are good. We would come back. Thanks read more

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Came in on a Friday at around 5:30 and was pleased to know that we arrived at a great time - plenty of seats left before the dinner rush! I've passed this restaurant a couple of times, especially during days where there were events at Chase Center, and have personally seen how this gets packed really quickly. I've been a great fan of the the original Dumpling Time by the design district, so it was nice to finally visit their branch at Thrive City! Same great food, and they have a more extensive drinks menu since they now have a full bar! read more

Dumpling Time Thrive City - Fresca Y Picante Margarita - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California