Fun Friday with Mahjong tables and good food with friends and family. Try it out meet your friends and enjoy the food and games. read more

What a lovely experience!! Everything was super yummy. Shout out to Francisco for handling that opening rush by themselves. The food was great, the atmosphere was chill, and the weather was perfect. We will definitely try one of their other locations. I do think they need to clean their bathrooms a bit more read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - Dumpling assortment - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Happy hour at a dumpling place? Loveeee that. Wish they had more food items on the happy hour menu though. Restaurant was bigger than I thought it would be. Server was quick and efficient. Got the calamari and happy family cucumber from the happy hour. Then Szechuan dumplings and green beans as well. The calamari needed more flavor. But the sauce it came with tasted hella good. Cucumbers were nice and crunchy. Lacked flavor though. Green beans flavorful and dry. Dumplings were decent. The bathroom had an industrial sink as well. Kind of unappealing tbh. read more

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Here are our favorites: Chicken truffle dumplings Pan fried pork dumplings Green beans Curry fried rice If you're like... should I get the chicken soup dumplings or the chicken truffle dumplings? Hands down go for the chicken truffle dumplings. They're delightful. Green beans are delicious. I don't normally get excited about fried rice, but their curried fried rice with chicken and pineapple is special. The pan fried pork dumplings are solid, smaller than other places but just as tasty. read more

Fast, fresh, handmade with love. Everything on the menu is devine. I haven't been here for a while, and after my first bite, I literally forgot how good their food is. Dumplings are so so good. The dough is soft and chewy and damn. read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - S7. Lobster Pot Stickers (5pcs) J9. Chinese BBQ Pork Bao (3pcs) - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Soup dumplings - regular and the variety were not that good. Smaller in size as others have noted. The flavors were pretty bland. The variety one was disappointing. The green one was my least favorite and the orange one was salty. The pea shoots were generous in quantity and fresh but they made it too salty. Clean tables and chill music was nice. Service was friendly. I like that they have a kids menu but don't know how wontons or dumplings go with mac and cheese. Kids 10 and under eat free with an adult entree o Tuesdays which is a nice perk. read more

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I found this dumpling place by accident on a road trip to SF, and it turned out to be a solid stop. We were a group of five, including a baby, and the server told us upfront that it would be at least 10 minutes before he could get to us. I appreciated the honesty, and we were fine waiting. We ordered two soup dumplings (pork and chicken), oolong tea, wings, and a rice dish. Everything came out hot and tasted great. The soup dumplings were the standout -- super fresh and full of flavor -- and the wings and rice rounded out the meal perfectly. If you're in the area, this is an easy recommendation for good, satisfying dumplings and quick, straightforward service. read more

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Ok it's been a few months since my visit because I didn't want to write it right away but I had a disappointing experience. First, they were out of a few items I wanted. This was Saturday lunchtime. Specifically, all the mini pan-fried buns. He told us after seating and ordering. Bummer but ok. Then we ordered. I won't go into the details. He tells us up front they are short staffed in the kitchen and we MUST take our entire order at one time. Okaaay. Well that's pretty normal I think. So we ordered 5 items. Keep in mind there are three of us so that's a sizable order I think. And it's not cheap here. After 15 minutes one item comes. Ok no sweat, I'm sure it'll all be out shortly. Nope. 15 minutes later we all what's up and he says they are short staffed in the kitchen. He'll check. He brings out second dish. Two dishes in 30 minutes. Still three to go. Now I'm noticing other tables have been getting their food. And they ordered after us. I'm like, what? I ask the guy again to check. Takes him 8 more minutes to come back. In the meantime I see even more people get their food. Finally he's back: "I'm sorry, there was an error in the order printing machine". I'll make your food now. It's 45 minutes since ordering and almost an hour since sitting. I'm like, no thanks we can't wait longer, we'll just pay for what we had. He rolls his eyes and said he has to try and back it out, or something like that, like I'm really inconveniencing him. Another 5 minutes for that. Don't like the way it happened. Don't like the customer service or the attitude. My few months cooling off period didn't help I guess. I will say the food we did get was good. read more

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This place was recommended by several people so we decided to to give it a try. Our overall impression was it was ok. The service was good. Our waiter was attentive. The restaurant itself was clean and inviting. We thought the XLB was on the smaller side. The cucumber salad needed a little more acid. The Grandma Pork dumplings were good. And we both really liked the tempura mushrooms and lobster potstickers. The tempura was like and didn't drown out the mushrooms. The Lobster potstickers were really flavorful. read more

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I absolutely loved my experience here! I decided I was taking myself to lunch...and I had earmarked this place last week. I LOVE dandan noodles, and there are very few places that have them. So today was the day and I am so happy I did! It was a quiet day, with me there were about 5 people dining in the restaurant, so it was pleasant. I was told that I could sit anywhere, so I sat in the middle of the restaturant along the wall. The waiter came over and introduced himself, Tony! And he shook my hand...who does that? That alone was special and so thank you Tony for going above and beyond, it was appreciated. I knew already what I wanted, I had already looked at the menu before I got here! Cucumber salad and dandan noodles! I don't eat meat so I ordered the vegetarian dandan...and they did not disappoint! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and will be back for sure! I really appreciate Tony and his hospitality, that in itself was amazing! read more

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My friends and I came on a Saturday night and there were only a couple other people dining. We ordered the Sichuan dumplings in chili oil, mini pan-fried pork buns, pork soup dumplings, and the California beef noodle soup. Sichuan dumplings in chili oil (3.5/5): There wasn't as much chili oil as we would like, it wasn't really spicy at all but the dumplings were good. Mini pan-fried pork buns (3/5); The dumpling skin was nice and crispy but the pork inside was interesting and was very crumbly which made for an interesting texture. Pork soup dumplings (2.5/5): The first one was good but then as I ate more it wasn't as good, the soup was good but the quality of the meat didn't feel the best. They also only gave us vinegar to dip in and no soy sauce. California beef noodles (3/5): The beef was inconsistent some pieces had a lot of fat and tendon and weren't tender while some were tender. The broth of the soup had no depth and was not very rich like tradition beef noodle soups are. The noodles itself were good and chewy. They also were inconsistent with the vegetables, we ordered two bowls and one had a bunch of veggies but the other bowl only had one stem. Overall, I don't think my friends and I will be back. read more

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United Dumplings in Rockridge was an absolute delight. I ordered lunch special #5 with Kung Pao chicken, Grandma's dumplings, and a strawberry mimosa--everything was vibrant, beautifully presented, and incredibly flavorful. The chicken had just the right kick, the dumplings were comforting and perfectly made, and the mimosa was fresh and bright. Every dish looked as good as it tasted. I'll definitely be back for another round soon. read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - Amazing Lunch Special S1. Grandma's Pork Pot Stickers (5 pcs) and kung pao chicken and Pineapple Strawberry Mimosa Mix - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

My husband and I love dumplings. We have been wanting to try this place and came in last Sunday. Didn't realize how much seating was available inside... so much! One waitress was working but it was a slow night. She was super helpful and our food all came out very fast. We ordered a few things my favorite dish was the Sichuan Wonton in Red Oil. Super tasty. We also got some potstickers that were pretty tasty. I thought the menu would have more options but also glad it didn't have too many to feel overwhelmed. We much enjoyed it :) read more

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second time coming here! Great service and the dumplings are great too. My favorite was the one with cheese not too sure on the name, but I would definitely order the again. read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food is very tasty. The Szechuan dumplings are delicious, as are the Dan Dan noodles. Nice service.

So good! Veggie dumplings (along with the usual favorites), noodles, veggies, rice dishes. They have it all and every dish we tried was excellent. Highly recommended -- We'll be back soon! read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - Guests - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

United Dumplings is located on a busy portion of College near the Safeway. They serve up a variety of options ranging from Korean beef dumplings to potstickers and noodles. I was craving dumplings and hadn't been to this location in a few years, so I decided to give them another go! My crew ended up grabbing the chili oil dumplings, grandma's pork potstickers, peashoots, Korean beef dumplings, and Sichuan chicken. I have to say that one of my favorite items ironically was the Sichuan Chicken. The chicken was crispy and flavorful with a little kick. It paired well with the more carb heavy offerings we sampled including the perfectly crispy Napa cabbage potstickers and the the tasty/garlicky peashoots. I'd say that the weakest of the offerings was probably the Korean BBQ beef dumplings which didn't really wow me. Overall, I felt like the food was good quality and tasty. Our server was also courteous and worked to get our food over to us quickly. I will say that I've found better value and other dumpling spots as well as dim sum restaurants. ($10 for 3 har gow seems a bit steep). Still, you won't be disappointed by the solid dumplings here. The space is on the cozier side, so expect a bit of a wait during their rush hour. read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - Korean beef and chili oil Dumplings (left) - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Really good meal here on a Sunday afternoon. Dropped in at 12:30 pm and there were only a couple of tables full. The menu is varied, with a number of options for dumplings, greens, rice, noodles, and a few entrees. The dishes are a combo of Northern Chinese with influence from other Asian cuisines, like Korean and Singaporean. We wanted to get a good sense of everything the restaurant is capable of, so we decided to go with the pork XLB, sautéed pea shoots with garlic, Korean BBQ beef dumplings, Sichuan dan dan noodles, Sichuan wontons in red oil, and the Singapore curry chicken fried rice. The waiter was super friendly and eager to share his recommendations, and the wontons and rice both happened to be on his list, so we figured we'd chosen some good dishes for our first meal here and were honing in on the right things. The dan dan noodles came out first and were great. We mixed them at the table and loved the sauce, which was rich and had a ton of ground pork. This was one of our favorite dishes of the meal. Everything else came out after the noodles, which was nice -- no long waits between dishes. The XLB are smaller than at some other places I've been, but the flavor of the broth in the dumpling was really nice and the pork filled the whole dumpling. The Korean BBQ beef dumplings were incredibly juicy inside. One bite and a ton of juice would come out of them. Delicious. The dipping sauce served with them is a must-have with these dumplings. I couldn't get enough of the pea shoots. While it's an incredibly simple dish, the garlic flavor was just phenomenal and the shoots were cooked so they still had a bit of a crunch. Not overcooked at all. The Sichuan wontons were the only dish I didn't really care for, and that's because the sauce was too heavy on the vinegar. It came through very strongly in a way I didn't like, but the wontons themselves were delicious. My husband, however, really loved this dish and happily ate the rest. So it's just a matter of taste, not that the dish was poorly executed. This was actually another of his favorite dishes. The Singapore curry rice is very curry-forward. I would've liked this dish better if it had more of a balance with garlic and onion and wasn't quite so one-dimensional in flavor, but it was stuffed with ingredients and was one of the most generous portions of the meal. We ended up taking most of it home, and the leftovers held up well once we got to them the next day. My one disappointment with United Dumplings is that the portions are inconsistent and can be a bit small, especially for the dan dan noodles. There were two portions on the plate, so if we had a bigger group it would've been really hard to share this dish. As I mentioned above, the pork XLB are smaller than at other dumpling houses I've been to. But the pea shoots and fried rice were very generous portions. So just bear in mind that while the idea of the restaurant is to order many dishes to share, some are better suited to that than others. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal here. The food was hot, fresh, flavorful, and came out very fast, and the restaurant has a bright, airy feel that was pleasant to be in. When we visited, a woman was seated in the windows making what looked like siu mai by hand and smiled at us as we watched her briefly. I thought that was cool. Our waiter was a super nice guy and was attentive without hovering. There are a number of other things I want to try on the menu, including the beef noodle soup, so I'll be back. Those pea shoots aren't safe from me, either. read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - Fried rice, pork XLB, Sichuan wontons, Korean dumplings, pea shoots - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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My party of three ordered several dishes and enjoyed every one. Listed below in the order we tried them: Sichuan Chicken - Perfectly fried with a light, non-greasy batter. The chicken was tender and juicy. Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles - The noodles had a nice, slightly chewy texture and well-balanced flavor. Sautéed Green String Beans - Not too oily, with the beans still crisp and fresh. Five Treasure Soup Dumplings - The wrappers were slightly thicker, but the filling was flavorful and well balanced. Lobster Pot Stickers - Mild, mellow lobster flavor that was pleasant and not overpowering. Overall, we loved all the dishes. Portions for the Sichuan Chicken, Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles, and Sautéed Green String Beans were generous and great for sharing. read more

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Ordered some items through DoorDash. I don't think their dumplings were good. The dumpling dough was a bit thicker and dense to my liking. The rest of the food that i ordered (spicy chicken, pot sticker and sautéed Chinese broccoli) were just okay as well. read more

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I went to United Dumplings with group of 10 classmates - we were craving dumplings, and this was one of the few restaurants that could accommodate a group of our size. When we arrived around 6 PM on a Saturday evening, there seemed to be plenty of seating (the restaurant eventually filled up as the evening went on). We ordered in stages, trying two plates to share at a time. We started with the chicken soup dumplings and Sichuan pork soup dumplings - both which were excellent. I noticed that most of their dumplings aren't served with a side of chili sauce, nor was there any extra sauce at our table. We continued to order items across the menu - Dan Dan noodles, sautéed green beans, and the Sichuan dumplings in chili sauce were my favorites. For our group of 10, we ended up ordering about 20 dishes to share (with no leftovers). The food was delicious, but as some of the other reviewers noted, the portion size for the Dan Dan noodles was very small, even for only a couple of people. read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - Sichuan Mala Pork Soup Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here for the Beef Noodle Soup but they ran out of it so I didn't get to try it. Disappointed.

I was studying across the street at a cafe and decided to pop in here for dinner. This place is DELICIOUS! Recommendations: SICHUAN DAN DAN NOODLES - absolutely delicious, well balanced sauce, perfect noodle texture. CALIFORNIA BEEF NOODLE SOUP - a good portion of beef, perfect noodle texture, a few leafy greens. This is a solid bowl of beef noodle soup, one of my favorite dishes, and they do it well. SICHUAN DUMPLINGS IN RED OIL - delicious, great consistency, the oil had a nice flavor with mild spice that wasn't painfully burning your mouth. These were very enjoyable! I liked the oil so much, I put the leftovers in my soup! I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be back. The staff were so kind and gave great recommendations. What a little gem of a find and I'm happy to see they are "mother" owned! What a delicious take on noodles and dumplings that I think can cater to a diverse audience. Thank you for being delicious! read more

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ALWAYS enjoy coming to this restaurant when we're in town from Colorado! Delicious, great ambiance and fun, easy area!

Although the flavors are okay the dumplings are too thick and rubbery. They taste as though they were prepared from frozen not freshly made. You can get the same in any supermarket. read more

Ate here a year ago and it was very good, prices were fair, service was fine. Fast forward to this week and prices have bumped up, service was 1 waiter and 1 busser on the floor. Lots of red flags. In sum, food was good but not great. But they're charging nice restaurant prices for a fast food style with passable service. read more

My favorite spot for dumplings and Chinese. Everything on the menu is amazing. Can't wait to come back with more friends.

The family likes to come here whenever possible. This time we ordered the dumplings, XLB, spicy wonton, pan fried dumpling, cucumber salad & the pea shoots. Everything is tasty; the pan fried dumplings had a nice crisp bottom crust & the little tin for the XLB makes it perfect for slurping up any missed juiciness. Both veg dishes were nice & fresh. The dumpling making lady seemed to be having a great time churning out dumplings & we enjoyed watching that yumminess being made in front of us. read more

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I've done takeout once and this is my second time dining in! Overall: solid comfort eats. Dumplings are good, albeit a bit pricy for size and quantity. Dine in is the better option in my opinion. Menu consists of dumplings, a few fried rice options or a few noodles. We went with only dumplings this time, and what a great and solid option if on College jonesing for some comfort eats in the form of a dumpling. With 3 sets of dumplings, tea, tax and gratuity it was about $30+ per person for 2 people. To note: this is not your inexpensive dumpling spot. This has Rockridge prices. 6 small pork soup dumplings were about $13. They were good with a light broth. The wonton chili dumplings were also pretty good, and the lobster potstickers, while not my personal fave, were well cooked. Fillings are slighter and skin is thicker here, while I prefer the fillings to be the star. Overall, solid! I'd come again since I don't live far. read more

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Cold weather and soup dumplings? Seems to go hand & hand. I love that there are a few dumpling spots that have opened in the East Bay, and this was my first time at United Dumplings on College Ave. in Berk. Exciting to have a new(er) spot joining the Rockridge area! Refreshing to also see more than one soup dumpling option on the menu, rather 5 options ranging from chicken to pork and even crab meat. Something on this list that would be really fun to come back and try is the Instagrammable Jumbo Pork Soup Dumpling ($14.95) - just one to a steamer, it's super sized and sounds super juicy! I think they even give you a straw to really complete the experience? Either way, soup dumplings rock! A highlight for sure were the Sichuan Dumplings in Red Oil (8 for $11.95) - a perfect way to awaken all your senses mid-day! The Lobster Potstickers (5 for $15.95) were crisp and delish - filled with scallops, lobster and shrimp. As mentioned on their website they're 100% Mom Owned, which is always amazing to see! Looking forward to more future dumplings and even taking a look at their cute catering boxes for a cozy Valentine's Day at home! *Parking can be tricky in the area, so leave a bit of time to navigate a spot close by read more

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First time here but definitely not my last time My friend and I came here cus she is a noodle lover and me I love anything spicy and I have been wanting to try the dumplings in red chili oil This spot did not disappoint Food is fresh and tasty Service is courteous and efficient Venue is clean with lots a seating Alcohol situation is beer and wine only Prices are mostly reasonable some items are a little bit higher in comparison to other local restaurants Over all this is a good restaurant to go for a dumpling fix This business is women owned LETS GET IT LADIES !!! Street parking only Busy area Parking can be kinda hard to find Or you can park at the Safeway garage across the street read more

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Food was good quality. It was the best bbq pork bun I've had bc of the bread. Usually the bread is the worst part-- dry and unappetizing but this was fluffy and soft. It had a nice flavor too. I wanna order it next time I visit! The service was also quick and friendly. We didn't have to wait long for our food. My husband and I will be back :) read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - J4. Chicken Mushroom Truffle Dumplings (12 pcs) - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I really love this place! I tried it for the second time today and it was just as good as the first, maybe even better. I wish I ordered the sesame balls, but I just forgot to. They are amazing! Today I had the Korean spiced beef dumpling and the pork XLB and the Dan Dan noodles and everything was incredibly fresh and delicious!! The Korean spiced beef dumpling is not similar to any dumplings I've had before and it had the perfect texture of wrapper, filling amount, and the filling had green onions inside I think? Really nice to have little bit of veggie texture so I wasn't just a meatball. Amazing, I will be back and highly recommend!! read more

We drink a lot of coffee and I make my own blends, so we're at Cole Coffee around the corner from this location a lot. I mean a LOT. So, I've passed by this United Dumplings location on many occasions. As a vegetarian, I used to go to the former establishment here (Great Wall of China), which was a great and consistent veggie Chinese restaurant, and I've missed it. Each time I've passed this place, I've reminisced, and when I saw that this was a business with multiple locations, I'll admit that I was a bit turned off thinking it might be too corporate. One day, I was coming back from picking up coffee, and my partner was coming back from Yoga and we serendipitously met just in front of United Dumplings. Lunch? OK, we'll try this, sure. Wow... we're glad we did! Be sure to read the family story on the back of the menu! How darling! OK, so they have a few locations here in the East Bay and over in San Francisco, but it's still definitely a family owned/operated business. Chinese dumplings are delicious, but are traditionally quite meat-based. United Dumplings only offers a number of vegetarian options, and we wanted to try them all, but could only manage two - and they both turned out to be great!! The flavors were nostalgic, and I can honestly say that the dumpling shells were - without hyperbole - the best texture I've ever had. Perfect and sublime. The presentation was delightful as well. Clearly, they looked good (as you can see from my photos and the bajillion photos that others have posted) - so much so - that the table to the left asked what we had. Two of the three were vegetarian as well, so we heartily recommended both the veggie dumplings and the tofu. A note about the tofu, remember - these are deep fried, so the tofu can be scalding. My tip, before you eat one, cut it open and let it cool for a few minutes before you take a bite or pop it in your mouth. We'll be coming back here for sure. read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - beautifully presented veggie dumplings. They tasted even better than they looked! - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Dined in for dinner on a Wednesday. No wait, as it's very spacious with a lot of seating. Good selection of items on the menu, a variety to choose from in different categories (for protein, carb, veggie, appetizer, etc.). Food came out in timely manner. Items listed starting with my favorite at the top - Sautéed pea shoots w/ garlic - Worker came out with string beans first and we told him we ordered the pea shoots. It was an easy fix, as he went to tell the chef and the pea shoots came out shortly after. This is a great veggie dish and it's not something you can get all year round (sometimes it's sold out at restaurants when it's not in season)! Sautéed nicely with the garlic and nice little slight crunch from the stems Sichuan Dan Dan noodles - Pretty good, noodles were flavorful with the caramelized ground pork Pork XLB - The classic pork soup xiao long bao, they were decent. You have to eat them when they're fresh/hot since that's when they taste the best Spicy Sichuan wonton in red oil - It didn't taste spicy to me. Wontons were decent Beef noodle soup - Broth was more on the bland side and the beef was on the tougher side to chew. Noodles were good with a nice bounce to them This was the perfect amount of food for 3 people. Definitely great for family style. Street parking available (also across from the Safeway parking lot) read more

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This place is so underrated. Everything is delicious! Get: XLB Steamed pork buns Dan Dan noodles Cucumber salad **Korean BBQ beef dumplings** my favorite Kimchi fried rice Have not yet tried their shrimp toast but I bet it's delicious - hard to find on the west coast -1 star for the environment. It could be a little more cozy but overall the service makes up for it. I could eat their Korean BBQ dumplings every day. Go!! read more

The food was pretty good. Not worth the price though. We ordered via Uber Eats and the portion sizes were a joke. $18 for plain noodles with tofu, no vegetables, no green onion or bok choy. We spent $75 and this is what we received. I understand inflation is an issue, but with tax, fees, and tip, our total was $101. We won't be back unless they reevaluate their pricing. read more

United Dumplings - Rockridge - What $75 gets you - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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What happened?! We last ate here a year+ ago and it was fantastic - our favorite dumpling spot! We had catering from here in December, and it was also great. Tonight, it was downright gross. The pork filling was dry and mealy. We couldn't even finish the potstickers. There is no more shrimp toast. It feels like they are seriously skimping on quality. So sad :( read more

This restaurant was fantastic! Dumpling were so flavorful, spicy wonton was to die for! Amazing service!

Went with a group of friends for an end of the week treat! Very nice and attentive staff. Had the vegetarian Dan Dan noodles, and they were seriously delicious! Friends agreed they could have more spice/flavor, and I wished the tofu on top was salted, but definitely would still get again. The real star was their garlicky green beans. One of if not the best green beans I've ever gotten. A crowd favorite for sure. read more