Had an incredible dinner here with 3 other friends on Sunday night. We all got the Beef Noodle soup and shared the smashed cucumber salad app, Xiao Long Bao, and pan fried Napa Cabbage and Pork dumplings. The food came pretty quickly and the waitress was very friendly. The restaurant itself was spacious and clean. I was impressed with how clean the bathroom was! The Beef Noodle was so good and I'd highly recommend it- reminded me almost of a Pho, but with slightly different flavors. The noodles tasted fresh and the beef was extremely tender. The cucumber salad was good and refreshing. The dumplings were all great, but I have to give a special shoutout t read more

Excellent Dumplings, Friendly Service in the quiet Richmond District. Given the unassuming exterior and no-frills decor, to me, this is one of those casual eateries that we somehow sometimes either walk right by, or take for granted as a neighborhood staple, but I gotta say I loved the dumplings here whether they be steamed or pan-fried. For our first time here, we chose the following: #22 - Steamed Dumplings with Pork & Napa Cabbage filling. We really enjoyed the al-dente texture of the skin (moderate thickness) and the fresh juicy filling inside. YUM.. Perfectly seasoned and totally on point and then some. I could see ordering seconds on this. #36 - Pan Fried Dumplings with Chicken & Corn filling - simliar to the steamed dumplings, but pan fried with golden brown crust on one side. Served HOT, Pretty darn good too. Loved the gentle crunch of the skin as you bite down on it to release just a bit of juice inside. That said the #10 - Wood Ear Mushroom Salad was a bit disappointing since they still retained water from the prep. Very fresh and crisp otherwise. 2.4/5 All in all, we loved the dumplings here, and would not hesitate to return to try out the pot stickers and chive pancake next time. They looked good too! read more

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I stopped in for a quick lunch before going to a movie at the Balboa Theater and my group of 3 was able to get seated right away on a Sunday around noon. We ordered a few items to share: - Spicy thinly sliced pig ear: the pig ear was the perfect texture, and it was flavorful but wasn't spicy at all. The Chinese name has red oil in it, but my plate didn't have any chili oil residue on it (maybe they forgot?). - Chives pancake: I liked how thin this was, though the English name is a bit misleading. It's more like a chives pocket, rather than a pancake like a scallion pancake. The pancake was pan fried golden but not super crispy. - Boiled Napa cabbage and pork dumplings: these were pretty good but nothing to write home about. I wish the skin had a bit more QQ texture. - Pork xiao long bao: I'm very picky about my xlb and unfortunately this one wasn't it for me. I wish the soup was more flavorful, and the skin was thick but somehow still broke apart too easily. Service was fine - they were quick to serve food and otherwise left us alone unless we flagged them down (just the way I like it). I know dumplings are their specialty, but I ended up liking their appetizers better. It's cool that they sell their own frozen dumplings though, for those who like them. Overall, it was good value for the amount of food we got, but flavor-wise it wasn't super impressive to me and I would stick to my usual dumpling spots. read more

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Service was great. As soon as we entered we were greeted and given a table. The place is very clean and has a cute decor. The dumplings are made in house, I could see the ladies forming them behind the counter. Food came quickly. We had the wonton soup, the chive pancakes, and the chive n shrimp n pork dumplings. Everything was delicious!!! Chive pancakes were perfectly crispy and refreshing. The dumplings had a little broth in them and were packed with a nice amount of filling. The wonton broth was light and tasty. I had jasmine tea with my meal. The three of us split the dishes and were full after our meal. I would come again for the same meal and to try the beef soup. read more

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I frequent this area for boba (purple kow naming) nestled around the sunset district, closer to ocean beach. I wanted to give this place a try since it looked like a super clean hole in the wall and boy that it was! Quick, easy sit down service with your typical hot tea (oolong is served here) so you know you're in for a delicious dumpling delight :) no frills nor out of the ordinary service from your typical dumpling spot Not pictured however but pan fried corn & chicken dumplings were divine! Mouthwatering goodness in every bite with the sweetness from the corn and the soft mellow beef! Star of the show: Special beef brisket noodle soup! You can tell that they steep their broth for hours with its deep deep umami-hearty flavors. MUST GET!!! read more

Fuwa Dumpling 福娃餃子 - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food Rating: 5.83/10 Price: 9/10 Ambiance/Service: 9/10 Overall Rating: 7.94/10 Came here around 6 pm on a Friday. The restaurant was busy but not fully packed. Service was friendly and fast. Napa Cabbage & Pork Dumplings (Boiled / 14 pieces) - $13.99 Rating: (8.5/10) For the price these dumplings were pretty good. The dumpling skins had a nice chew and the filling was well-seasoned. My only gripe is that the skins were wrapped a bit too smoothly for my liking, I prefer more texture and pleating. Corn & Chicken Dumpling (Pan Fried / 12 pieces) - $14.99 Rating: (5/10) These were disappointing. When I think of pan-fried dumplings, I expect something closer to gyoza-style. While they were crispy, it seemed like oil was sprayed on and they were finished in an air fryer, which doesn't really qualify as "pan-fried" to me Dried Bean Curd Salad - $9.99 Rating: (4/10) This dish was an absolute miss. It tasted like an unclean chopping board. Overall, I'd probably skip dining in next time and just pick up their frozen dumplings, they sell them for $13.99 for 15 pieces. read more

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Ever since they opened, this part of the neighborhood needed this new addition. Mom likes coming here, it's close to where she lives when we visit. All the dumplings are made fresh; the xiao long baos are juicy and steamy hot. The beef noodle soup makes you crave more on a cold Winter's night. In this area, it's always foggy, so soup is always fitting. Service is attentive and friendly, and that's why we keep coming back. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)! read more

Fuwa Dumpling 福娃餃子 - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I LOVE this spot. Consistent, simple and delicious food. I love the pork and cabbage boiled dumplings. Cucumber salad is a must try! The staff is so kind. Great price for the experience read more

Great northern style Chinese food here. They specialize in dumplings and cold appetizer dishes. Pork Xiao long bao: B+ Cabbage and pork pan fried dumplings: B- Beef noodle soup: B+ Bean curd stick cucumber salad: A- Sliced marinated beef: A- Fried crab cheese puff: A Fried chicken wings: A- Quality of all the food is very good. I'd recommend the soup dumplings, fried chicken wings, beef noodle soup and crab cheese puffs. Good service, very responsive. read more

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New favorite dumpling spot in SF! Everything we tried was SO GOOD. We got beef noodle soup with rice noodles, which was incredibly flavorful and had two different cuts of tender beef. Normally I'm not a huge soup person but this was soo delicious and I couldn't stop eating it. Would 100% order again! We tried two types of dumplings (one pan fried and one boiled) and both were amazing. Good filling to skin ratio, and the pan fried ones had great flavor from the oil. The fillings were also unique and both yummy in their own way. The beef pancake was great (4 is a lot) but probably wouldn't order again (I'd try the chive one next time). The chicken wings were the only thing that I thought were just ok (the five spice seasoning was too strong for me) but my boyfriend loved them. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu!! Service was also great and very quick. They are friendly and efficient. There was also tons of seating when we came for a late night dinner on a Saturday. read more

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Such a little gem in the neighborhood. Sure, lots of places have XLB but you can taste the love and quality in each bite. Our favorite dumplings were the boiled pork and cabbage and the beef and onion. The wrappers you can tell are homemade and just the right thickness that envelop little juicy flavorful nuggets of meat filling. It's a treat and very filling. Can't wait to come and try the noodle soups which I saw a bunch of tables order. They must be in the know! In short - don't pass up this unassuming spot. If you have a craving for dumplings, it hits the spot. The service is also really sweet. read more

Fuwa Dumpling 福娃餃子 - 22. Napa Cabbage & Pork Dumpling / 白菜鮮肉 Super juicy! - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

INCREDIBLE! quality food that is simple but executed cleanly and with lots of flavor. Each dish didn't seem overly oily and I definitely would come back. We got the Salt and Pepper chicken wings which were perfectly cooked and fried. We got the dried tofu salad, which was so so good and fried dumplings, which were fried but also still had a little bit of soup inside. Ambience is casual and service is fast. There's parking but it finishes at 6 PM so come for dinner! Taste: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 read more

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Food - I ordered a beef rice noodle soup. A lot of beef was in the soup and beef was tender. Service - was good and food came fast. Ambiance - spacious, clean bathroom:) location was right by the balboa theatre and very convenient to stop by after the movies:) read more

Fuwa Dumpling 福娃餃子 - Beef rice noodle 38. House Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup / 秘制牛肉粉 - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My first time to this dumping restaurant. I was impressed that that hand made all the dumplings on site . You can watch them through a window and there are to go boxes of dumplings for sale . We bought two boxes of shrimp , chive and egg dumplings. You can order the dumplings in soup ( my favorite) , pan fry dumplings or steamed dumplings and eat in dipping sauce . We tried a few dumplings ( mushrooms chicken , beef , shrimps in chives with egg ) . They all tasted excellent! We ordered the beef pancake ( round shape pan fried ) that was a disappointment. The wrapping was too thick and inside beef is small amounts and it was dried when we ate it no sauce coming out . I have had better beef pancake from other restaurants. They pan fried the pancakes bottom to crispy and tastes good. Would like to come back again to try more flavors of dumplings. read more

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The boiled beef and celery dumplings were incredibly tender and packed with great flavor. I definitely recommend grabbing an order of the garlic cucumber salad to go with your meal. read more

Like the beef noodle soup and the pan fried pork and cabbage dumplings. The dumplings were the specialty, and was very moist on the inside. The outer shell wasn't too doughy and was pan fried only on one side, but that crunch on the other was a great touch. The XLB were dim sum style in the little silver foils, still good, but the dumplings were the best. read more

Fuwa Dumpling 福娃餃子 - Pan friend dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yummy Chinese food! Came here after celebrating Lunar New Year and there was a line out the door but it moved fairly quickly. Service was attentive and food was yummy. Everything we ordered was great. We were a group of 5 and all of us loved it. I appreciate that they had a few vegetarian dumpling options! Would recommend read more

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Very much wanted to love this place, but I found a few things to nitpick about. 1. I just can't get over how they use those little foil cups for the XLB. The XLBs tend to get stuck and rip apart - well they did so that was a bummer. 2. I did enjoy the pot stickers though. They were very well made.. and the level of frying was pretty uniform too. I personally prefer a bit more panfried though. 3. This was one of the cheapest beef noodles soup I found. Portion size was good too. The noodles was a bit too soft for me though. Overall, this was still a good dining experience. The staff was nice and food came quick. I'm giving this a solid 4* despite my nitpicking above . read more

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Stopped by for a quick xiao long boa snack! I noticed a lot of people ordered their beef noodle soup. Service was quick and attentive! read more

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Yum. Came on a Friday evening with a party of 6, and they accommodated us by pushing 2 tables together with no wait. We ordered the beef noodle soup, pork dumplings, pig ears, and more. All of them were so good, especially the beef noodle soup in my opinion. Service was nice and attentive. You also get to see them hand making the dumplings in the back. Would definitely come again! read more

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A decent dumpling option! Went here because we were in the area and not sure what to get for dinner. Dumplings are all good, but there's no shortage of that in San Francisco. I think they're known for their boil dumplings, so we didn't get, we got the same dumplings pan seared and the flavour was good, but not incredible. The highlight was the beef pancake, a crispy outer shell which was filled with a soft beef mixture. That had a great balance of textures and really let the flavour of the wrapper shine through. A nice neighborhood option, but I likely won't eat here again if I'm coming from another part of the city. read more

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I made a reservation for four at 12:30 pm today. Jessica, the owner, showed me where our reserved table was. I used the bathroom first & it was clean. My husband did not make it so it was my friends & neighbors (husband & wife), showed up. It was their first time dining at Fuwa Dumpling. I am a returned customer. The dining room was almost full on a Sunday. Jessica came to our table & I introduced my friends. I told my friends that they make their own dumpling that was why it was fresh. We had green tea drink first. After my recommendation from the menu, I had my friend ordered. From the appetizer, we had the Chives Pancake & cold dish the Cucumber Salad. We had the boiled dumpling namely Napa Cabbage & Pork Dumpling, Mushroom & Chicken Dumpling, Pork Xiao Long Bao & Pan Fried Corn & Chicken Dumpling. They liked the taste of the cucumber salad. It was something different. My friends & I enjoyed the freshness of the dumplings. They told Jessica that they will return with their kids. I always like the cozy, casual atmosphere, and the friendly & attentive service of Fuwa Dumpling. It's nice to support small food businesses like Fuwa Dumpling. read more

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We decided to give this place a try. I love fresh hand made dumplings. This place didn't disappoint. You can tell fresh dumplings from the frozen ones. You can see someone making the dumplings. We ordered the corn and pork dumpling. It was very delicious. And we also ordered beef noodle soup. It was also very delicious. We will definitely comeback and eat here again. read more

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immaculate! friendly! excellent dumplings you can watch them make right there! Family place

So good! They have many different combinations of dumpling fillings. We went with the three treasures, and the mushroom & chicken filling, one with soup and one without, they were both so good. The soup that it comes with is filled with seaweed, and a light savory broth. I highly suggest adding vinegar to the broth to bring out the flavor even more. And you make your own dipping sauce at the table for your dumplings as well. Service was great, and the food came out quickly. Plenty of seating, with wall decorations. read more

What a lovely, humble little spot. 4 of us showed up around 730pm Saturday 10/4 after hardly strictly and there was already a line out the door. We were lucky and got sat in about 35 mins, the owner and staff did a great job dealing with the crowd of hungry folks that all really wanted to eat! This place must be mom and pop which made the vibes really great. We ordered a lot of food and although they may not have the variety of types of dumplings as some of the more well known spots, the quality was incredible. You could tell they were all thoughtfully made by hand. The beef noodle soup to start was sooooo good! And whatever they do to the cucumber was amazing. Food was fast, service prompt, hot tea was delish. An excellent choice if you're in outer Richmond. We also took 5 boxes of frozen dumplings home!!!! Buy 4 get 1 free :) read more

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We love coming here for their dumplings and beef noodle soup! A family business and everyone here is always very welcoming and so nice. They make the dumplings fresh. We ordered a plate of the corn and pork dumplings, dumplings in broth, beef noodle soup, and beef pancake. Everything was delicious and came out super fresh. They also sell frozen dumplings to go! Price is reasonable. About ~$15 each dish. Definitely recommend if you are looking for dumplings/good Chinese meal! read more

Solid dumplings and apps were pretty good. The pan fried dumplings are super juicy while the boiled dumplings are good. The chicken wings are really crispy but I think they could use a little more flavor. The cucumber salad is pretty average - exactly what you expect from a cucumber salad. My outstanding item is the '02. Fried Crab Cheese Puff'. It's sooooo good. Lightly sweet from the cream cheese and super crispy. Extra good when it's hot but even cold, it's solid. My favorite item by far. Cute atmosphere and service is kind and attentive. read more

4.5 Yelp Stars*** Stopped by here for lunch with my family today! Right when we got inside around noon, it was quite empty and quiet. Within 20mins, it was full house (so crazy!). Guess we got lucky to secure a table right away. The service here was excellent! The waitress noticed my husband and I strolling our babies in and seated us at the corner so we had more space to put our double stroller. She even pulled down the blinds for our comfort since it was very sunny. Then, she grabbed a high chair for our toddler and came back to us a few minutes later to see if we wanted to order a drink first as we settled down to look at the menu. Very attentive and quick! Since my husband was craving dumplings, we ordered the boiled mushroom and fish dumplings, napa cabbage and pork dumplings, xiao loong bao, and two cold dishes: one potato salad and the other dried bean curd salad. All the items were very light but in a good way! The boiled dumplings were quite tasty! I preferred the napa cabbage and pork one over the mushroom and fish one because it had more flavor and sweetness in the broth. However, both were very settling on the stomach and body, especially on a cold day! The dumpling skin was so fresh, better than most dumpling spots in the city! Tasted like they just wrapped it! Our two year old toddler literally half a full plate of the 14 pieces of dumplings by himself in two settings. He loved them! We were surprised at how much he ate because he became very picky with dumplings lately. The xiao loong bao was only okay in comparison to other dumpling spots. It definitely needed more flavor in my opinion but still good. They did not serve it very hot but warm compared to other dumpling restaurants, so I was able to pop the dumpling in my mouth without biting a hole on top for the soup. Both cold dishes were very enjoyable! Their potato salad dish had a nice tangy and spicy kick but our favorite spot for that would be at Tasty Place in Millbrae. Their dried bean curd salad comes with cucumber, carrots, and what tasted like sesame oil with a bit of vinegar. It was quite refreshing! Prices for dumplings were not cheap, but they gave much more in quantity compared to other dumpling restaurants. In addition, they also made their dough fresh and there was a window stand for customers to watch. That was delightful! Overall, great place that I would recommend. Would be coming back next time to order frozen dumplings next time after seeing how much my toddler loved them! read more

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Another great dumpling place in the neighborhood. Pork XLB: nice thin skin, pork a bit soft though. Chives pancake: quite like this version with a thinner skin than usual. Bean curd stick salad with cucumber: very surprising, very flavorful. Spicy thinly sliced pig ear: not spicy enough. Fried wonton: seems like fried XLB, but a bit too oily. read more

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My friends and I were so impressed with Fuwa Dumpling! Service was fairly quick and the space was really well decorated and clean. Recs: Boiled Dumplings, Chicken Wings Price: ~$20/person - Chicken and Corn Dumplings: So sizeable with the perfect texture. Tasted incredible with chili oil and soy sauce. - Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings: Came out piping hot, super moist on the inside and well-seasoned and crispy on the outside. A bit pricey for the size but honestly cooked to perfection. - Beef Noodle Soup: A huge bowl for what we paid! Noodles had the perfect texture, and while the soup was just a little more on the salty side, we cleared the entire thing. LOL the fact that I only have one photo after this meal is proof of how hungry I was and how good the dishes were. I could see myself coming back here to get a boiled dumpling spread. This place really deserves its good rating! read more

Fuwa Dumpling 福娃餃子 - 26. Corn & Chicken Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here on a rainy day, its perfect time for some family style soothing food. The restaurant is clean and bright, Chinese traditional style. I ordered dumplings, beef noodle soups and chicken wings etc. the chicken wings are my favorite because they are very flavorful and crispy; probably the most crispy chicken wings I ever had. The dumplings are big and it tastes like homemade dumplings. It's perfect for a rainy day. The beef pancakes are filled with sauce, i like it as well! Overall, i recommend this place!! read more

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Decided to give this place a try as I was craving dumplings. Came here around 2pm and there was no wait. Plenty of street parking as well (without toll). We ordered: 1. Pork XLB: Lots of soup inside. Wasn't the best XLB I've had in SF but still above avg. 2. Pan fried Onion and Beef dumplings: Perfectly cooked with the nice crunch on the outside and nicely flavored. I can see them hand making it behind the glass which was a nice bonus. 3. Pan Fried Corn & Chicken Dumpling: I liked these better than the beef dumplings because of the corn textured crunch with it. Again, i didn't feel like any of these dumplings blew my mind but I did like that they're hand made and fresh. 4. House Beef noodle soup: This is the saving dish of the entire day. Although they're called fuwa Dumpling, I think the beef noodle soup is the best item on the menu. So much flavor and the beef is so soft and delicious. It reminds me a lot Kau Kee in Hong Kong which is the famous beef noodle soup place there. 5. Sliced beef: I thought this was just okay. The beef was a bit dry. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, solid choice if you're looking for dumplings. Great service and a huge variety of items of different dumplings. I wasn't blown away by the dumplings here but I really recommend the Beef Noodle Soup. read more

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The pork and napa cabbage dumplings were flavorful with a good chew. However, the beef noodle soup was a miss. The beef tasted tough, the noodles were limp, and the broth was very bland. The cucumber salad was also under-seasoned. I would only order their dumplings read more

Fuwa Dumpling 福娃餃子 - 37. House Special Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent dumplings. We had the boiled pork and chives and the shrimp/egg/pork in soup - both were delicious and flavorful. The beef noodle soup also really hit the spot on a chilly Thanksgiving night with a generous portion of noodles and tasty broth. This place is beyond a hole in a wall dive: it has excellent service, clean bathrooms, and a bright interior. I was pleasantly surprised and am already planning for another visit next time I'm in the Richmond area. read more

Wow amazing. Love love this new place. Make me feel like I am in Beijing eating hand made dumplings and noodles. And the place is so nice and clean too I am pretty picky and this dumpling has the thinnest skin with juicy insides but the skin is also chewy in the best way. The noodles with beef also delicious - super tender beef and al dente style hand pulled noodles. Such reasonable pricing. I am almost afraid for the word to get out and they raise their prices. We will be back with friends. read more

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Came here on Christmas day, due to the proximity of the Balboa Theater, and wow, super yummy food and the service was very friendly. Everything was a little different than all the other carbon-copy dumpling houses and we have tried many of them so it was a very welcome change. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Came here on a Sunday and it was pretty empty inside which made me sad because the food was so good. we got fried chicken wings, beef noodle soup, & pork + corn dumpling in soup. the wings were perfectly crispy with a salt & pepper potato starch batter i believe. the pork & corn dumpling in soup had the most tender dumplings. glad we got them sitting in soup too. the beef noodle soup had tender beef & fresh noodles. i recommend all of the above, & i would definitely come back! read more

Fuwa Dumpling 福娃餃子 - 24. Corn & Pork Dumpling , 37. House Special Beef Noodle Soup, 03. Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The only thing I really get here is their Special Beef Egg Noodle Soup! Noodles are BoUncY! Beef is good Broth is light Comes with some greens Friendly service Restaurant is clean Affordable price read more

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When I saw that I love Fuwa Dumpling, I mean it very literally - I often find myself daydreaming about how delicious their dumplings are and wondering when I'll be visiting them again. Fuwa Dumpling, true to their name, offers a variety of dumpling dishes with a plethora of fillings and prepared in a number of cooking styles. In addition to their dumplings, they also offer a number of appetizers as well as a fan-favorite beef noodle soup. Just about everything is made fresh and prepared in-house, they even have a little station at the back of the restaurant where you can see their employees expertly crafting the delicious dumplings that they serve (a la Din Tai Fung style). From the outside the storefront is quite unassuming, but once you step inside the restaurant you're greeted with a clean interior with plenty of seating to sit multiple parties during a dinnertime rush. Service is impeccable as the staff is quick to take your order and just as quick to serve the dumplings straight to your table hot and fresh. Speaking of the dumplings, patrons can chose from the traditional boiled dumplings, along with a pan-fried option, and xiao long bao too. As I mentioned earlier they have a wide variety of fillings from the traditional napa cabbage and pork, to more modern fillings such as their chicken and corn one. For my first visit at Fuwa Dumpling, I decided to stick to the tried and true combinations ordering their Napa Cabbage & Pork Dumpling, the Pan Fried Onion & Beef Dumpling, and the Pork Xiao Long Bao. From ordering to dining was about 10-15 minutes (if not less), which in the grand scheme of the meal is practically no time at all! The food was served piping hot and ready to be enjoyed. As I mentioned just about everything is made in house and you can really tell based on the quality. The dumpling skins are thick, chewy, and absolutely delicious, and when paired with their flavorful fillings it's a bite to die for. Personally, the xiao long bao wasn't as big of a hit for me (which makes some sense given that Fuwa Dumpling's special is their dumplings, and although xiao long bao could be considered a dumpling it's still quite a bit different), and I would probably pass on it in the future. Otherwise, everything else about the meal was impeccable. If you're a dumpling fanatic like me and want to dine on some delicious ones, then I highly recommend giving Fuwa Dumpling a try! read more

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