These are consistently the best dumplings in SF. You purchase them frozen, bring them home, and cook them. They provide detailed instructions and recommendations on how to make them properly. Our favorites: - Lamb Daikon - XLB Soup dumpling (one of the best of SF) - Vegetarian Also, you will be judged on your transportation method. The owner wants them to arrive home in perfect shape. read more

One of my favorite frozen dumpling places in the city. Big fan of the chicken and corn, as well as the standard pork and spinach. Great value. read more

DECENT TO-GO DUMPLING PLACE IN THE TOWN! I decided to try their dumplings after my Chinese-American friend recommended me about this place who said they taste very authentic! The dumplings are freshly made everyday and frozen for your convenience so that you can boil them whenever you want at home! It is not a restaurant, so there are no tables for you to sit down and eat. However, it is definitely worth to go there to grab dumplings for your dinner! They have a lot of options, but favorites so far seem to be: "Pork Dumpling w/ Green Chives, "Chicken Dumpling w/ Green Chives," and "Shrimp Dumpling w/ Green Chives." I usually get 2 bags of each, put them in my fridge, and boil them whenever I want! SO CONVENIENT! You just have to put water into boil on a hot pot and put the dumplings into boil for 10-12 minutes and serve it with spicy chili sauce & soy sauce. TIP: Whenever I am lazy to cook, I put dumplings into boil and serve it with instant ramen :) read more

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Such a gem in SF. Their handmade frozen dumplings are delicious and affordable. Very easy to prepare at home. Perfectly suited for takeaway - give them a try if you haven't or are waiting to decide. If you don't have a steamer, they're easy to pickup at a number of shops around Irving or Clement read more

I love dumplings and these were so easy to make at home. It was everything I needed this week while I was in COVID quarantine -- I ate dumplings 3 or 4 days in one week! I went right when they opened on Sunday and was the first person there and walked right up to their makeshift counter. I bought the pork and corn dumplings, chicken and corn dumplings, Shanghai dumplings, the mushroom fungus and egg dumplings, and the shrimp wontons. It was my first time there and I wanted to try it all! So far all the dumplings with corn are amazing but I'm biased bc I love corn. The corn in the dumplings were still sweet and crisp after being cooked -super delightful. The mushroom fungus ones were also so so good (again biased bc I love mushroom fungus). The Shanghai dumplings had a great pork flavor and there was definitely soup inside. So, I would totally recommend those as well! I am looking forward to trying the wontons. One note: I saw some reviews that said the dumplings were bland. I didn't find them bland. But I also made my own sauce to eat with them. I didn't have any black vinegar so I just made up a sauce I thought would go well. This is going to sound strange but my sauce recipe is: 2 tbs of soy sauce, 1tbs of balsamic vinegar, 1tsp of sesame oil, a little bit of siracha, and some crushed red peppers. Try it if you need a sauce! read more

This is my go to place for frozen dumplings. It's so convenient to keep a bag of frozen dumplings in the fridge, and just cook it when I am feeling lazy and don't feel like cooking. Frozen dumplings are the easiest to make. All I have to do is boil a pot of water, put them in, and cook it for around ten minutes; it's simple and quick. I like buying my dumplings from Yummy Dumpling because 1) It's freshly made in the store. 2) The price is fair. 3) There are a variety of dumplings to choose from so you won't get bored with eating the same kinds. 4) And of course, the dumplings are very YUMMY. They also sell frozen bread, wontons, and green onion pancakes. In fact, King of Noodles, a restaurant across the street, buys their dumplings and other items. read more

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I used to make gyoza (I'm Japanese) with my mom as a kid. It is a production, so you make a lot to freeze for access to later for cooking. I love this place for just being dedicated to making fresh dumplings and then they go into the freezer. I tend to always get the chicken and chive, chicken and Napa cabbage, the pork and Napa cabbage and soup dumpling! They are all good! There are ones with corn and other meats and seafood. Cash only but get more than a bag so you have a back up. I buy 5 bags for good luck. After 4pm they have fresh pork buns. Really great too. They have directions printed separately for you to take so you can make them come out perfect esp. the soup ones. Usually parking just out front. read more

If you like frozen dumplings that you can cook anytime you want and you'd like to support a small family business, come to Yummy Dumpling. They have a variety of dumplings including wontons all ready for you to pull out from their chest freezer. Or you may ask them to cook it for you on the spot. We took home a bag of lamb and Napa cabbage dumplings, pork and shrimp wontons and Shanghai soup dumplings. They all tastes good. Although to me nothing more than the ones you find at Asian grocery stores. They do run out on certain ones. At the time I went on a Sunday afternoon, the fish dumplings were sold out. read more

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Their pork pot stickers are DELISH!!! Only problem... my husband says he is missing instruction on how to cooked them, so he winged it. But he has cooked up pot sticker for me before and it turned out well!!! 12 for 7.50 is $0.60 a pot stickers which is reasonable. I'm coming back for more of these!!! read more

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First visit yesterday. Brought home some dumplings and won ton's. Had the pork and shrimp won ton for lunch - excellent. Highly recommend

This place is open for business. Note the change in hours. Closed Monday and Tuesday. I often buy freshly made vegan dumplings here. They are as good as anything in the restaurants, with the possible exceptions of Yank Sing's mushroom dumplings and the option at Dumpling Specialist. The mantou and hua juan (steamed wheaten buns) are first rate. And a delight is the sweet cakes (small firm discs) filled with black sesame paste. read more

I had a feening for some dumplings...... so one day after work as I was going up 19th Ave on my way home I yelped dumplings and was close to this place and seen the stars.... So stopping by I was thinking I was going to get me a plate of warm dumplings. That isn't the case they are sold frozen.... Disappointed I wasn't eating dumplings I bought a few bags anyways. Tonight I steamed these things. And let me tell you. Damn!!!' They are so so good. read more

Really yummy quality dumplings! Similar to the price you would pay at a restaurant, but given the times (Covid-19) it's awesome to be able to have quality delicious, juicy, post stickers, dumplings, wontons etc in your freezer ready to be made anytime! read more

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Can't believe I never came here. Thank you to the wonderful people who put love into the dumplings read more

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I hesitate giving out 5 star ratings b/c I'm not about that life....but given the price point , the taste and the service I think this place should be 5 stars. I walked in after a nice jog and saw a bunch of ladies working feverishly making fresh dumplings. I wasn't sure what to do and they smiled at me as I kind of surveyed the place further. Using my educmacation and way too many years of undergrad/grad school I figured out that the dumplings were in a nearby freezer. I slowly moved towards the freezer as the women approved with a subtle grin (probably thinking to themselves "so simple a caveman can do it") . I picked up two dumplings took a picture of the cooking instructions near the register and was on my way. Later that evening I enjoyed and "prepped" the dumplings with San Tung Crack Wings for a delicious dinner that completely negated the multiple workout sessions I had partaken in earlier that day. read more

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Not a resturant. They sell handmade raw northern Chinese dumplings by the bag. 15-20 varieties. $7-9 a bag of about 20 - good for 2-3 meals - and frozen. I've eaten at "King of Noodles" katty corner to this place and I swear the the dumplings are the same. Anyway, don't expect you can eat here. Come in, go to the freezer and pick out the bags you want. Also cash only. The folks inside say they are from Shandong but who knows? read more

This place always delivers, delicious and well priced frozen dumplings. Great to grab for a party or to just have on hand. Didn't take a picture of the menu but as of December 2023 most flavors were about $11-14 for a bag of 20 frozen dumplings. Never a line or a wait, can't recommend it enough read more

My 5YO loves their dumplings so much he asked me to write this review: "They're really good lamb dumplings!" read more

This is a hidden gem cherished by locals. Very low key hole in a wall shop with a freezer where you grab bags of freshly rolled dumplings to cook at home. The dumplings are made in house - there's always 3 or 4 old chinese ladies rolling them up. The dumplings are a bit pricy, but super consistent and taste really great. I've never had a bad experience with the food I've purchased here, unlike other premade dumpling spots. I personally purchase a variety of potstickers and dumplings any time I come in. Really, whatever you get is probably going to taste quite good. I can't speak of the authenticity as I am not chinese, but I frequently do see chinese people come in with coolers and purchasing a ton of food, so that to me is a good sign. Sometimes they don't have an english speaking person working there when you're trying to check out, but that's not a problem because they just tell you the price using a calculator. Overall it's always a wholesome experience and I am glad that this place exists. Don't forget to pick up chinese vinegar! read more

You could easily walk right past this place, but don't. They have a wonderful variety of dumplings that you see being handmade all day right in front of you. All dumplings are sold frozen. I tend to pop in to buy ten bags at a time to stock up my freezer. Never have I had a bad batch. Pork and Napa Cabbage is my fave, but the other varieties with corn, chives, dill... you name it - they are all great. There are so many delicious dumplings to be had! read more

Great hole in the wall place to get dumplings in the sunsets district of SF! Great prices and delicious food. The servers aren't the friendliest but the food comes fast. It wasn't as good as some of the other dumpling places in the neighborhood, such as Shanghai Dumpling King, but was easy and quick. I would go again for a quick lunch. read more

Another reason why I love living in the Sunset! Our freezer always has at least one package of dumplings from here that serve as an emergency dinner for those nights when work gets crazy. My favorite is the lamb with veggies but their most popular offerings are pork with cabbage and the "three flavor" (pork, shrimp, chives). For the frozen dumplings, you'll need to boil them for about 7-10 minutes. You can also order their fresh, non-frozen dumplings (i.e., whatever the ladies are rolling that day) which only need to be boiled for 3-5 minutes. They also sell the BEST dumpling vinegar & soy sauce dipping sauce (my parents usually give me theirs so I don't buy mine from here but the brand they sell here is #1!). The owner is super nice and I think the friendliness of the staff and the sheer convenience keeps me coming back. I'll concede that these aren't the best dumplings ever (skin is a wee thick and I wish the fillings were larger and juicier) but they're helping to keep my marriage afloat! read more

They have great frozen dumplings just be sure to get there early as they tend to sell out of certain things!

Love this place!! We don't live nearby, so when we do have a chance to stop by, I buy at least 10 bags of dumplings lol! They are so delicious, fresh (made the day-of usually), and so easy for a quick meal. They're such a good deal for a quick meal - 1 bag could be 2-3 meals, so much cheaper than just getting dumplings at a restaurant. read more

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This is a small storefront where you can get handmade frozen dumplings, wontons, and some other Chinese snacks like green onion pancakes. Succulent and generous fillings and great flavor. Under $10 for a bag of 20 dumplings, which is a deal in a city where a juice is $6. I feel thankful every time I eat a yummy dumpling that I live in a place where a wonder like Yummy Dumpling exists. This is hyperbole but not by much. By Sunday afternoon the ice chests are a wasteland so come before then. Top flavors: - lamb dumpling - pork and shrimp dumplings - pork and napa cabbage dumplings - pork and shrimp wontons Instructions: - bring water to a boil - put in dumplings - bring water back to a boil - stir to prevent sticking - boil for 6 minutes* - enjoy! *when I want to pan fry these to make gyozas I boil them for 4-5 minutes (until they float to the top) and then put them in pan with heated oil until sides are golden brown and crispy. **for wontons, the skins are thinner so boil for a minute or two shorter. read more

I stopped off here to try their dumplings. The frozen dumplings are about 50 cents each, sold in packages of about 18 for $8.50-$9. Chicken filling with either chives, Napa cabbage seem to be more expensive over pork fillings. You help yourself to the packages in the freezer and pay at the counter. They do accept credit cards. An instruction sheet near the register tells you how to cook either the dumplings, pancakes or Shanghai dumplings (Xiao Lung Bao). You boil water and toss in the frozen dumplings. After 10 mins, they are done. The pork with chives we tried are ok. A sign by the register that says it's not a restaurant and their dumplings are served a block away at the Kingdom Dumplings restaurant. Parking can be a challenge even with metered street. Came back for more packages of the dumplings in the freezer on another visit and grabbed a bag of lamb and vegt this time to try. The English speaking young lady at the counter was much more pleasant than the male at the last visit. She told me they make about 1000 dumplings a day with 5 dumpling cooks busy filing and folding on the nearby tables. One is rolling out the wheat pastry discs for the filling. The young lady said she can make 200-300 a day. Nimble hands. I bought a bottle of the black vinegar for $2.50 only to find out later that further down the street at Sunset Supermarket, the exact same bottle is available for about a dollar less! This place also sells a bottle of pre-mixed vinegar with soy sauce. You can probably get it for less at Asian markets. The dumplings are what you should buy here. read more

They are open during COVID--I went this week on a weekday. $10 for one bag of fish+chive frozen dumplings. If you're going to eat frozen dumplings, you might as well eat really good ones like these instead of run-of-the-mill grocery store ones. read more

Talk about good value! The place is really small and it's not a restaurant where you sit down to eat. You go inside and sift through the freezer of frozen dumplings and pick out the ones you want. The variety is pretty great. Pretty much all the dumpling options come in sets of 20 and are less than $10. Some of the options are even under $5! Anyways, you bring these home and boil them for about 10 minutes and you've got yourself a nice, tasty, and affordable meal. read more

I'm glad I've found yet another location to satisfy my love of dumplings/potstickers. We tried two varieties: The pork/chive/shrimp dumpling is basically the "standard" that my family always orders at restaurants. $7.50 for 20 dumplings is basically double the amount of dumplings you can get at a restaurant for the same price. However, I felt the the flavor was just a bit underwhelming and the shrimp just a bit scant. Chives should be wonderfully fragrant but these just weren't. (3/5) The second variety we tried were the chicken and corn dumplings, also $7.50 for 20. These were delicious in my opinion. The corn was still crisp after boiling adding not only a very satisfying burst of flavor but also that nice sweetness. (4/5) The potstickers were really juicy. We pan-fried them up a couple days after purchase and though the skin was a bit thick, they were really good. Not a lot of variety but it's cheap, filling, and pretty decent. I can't complain! read more

Yummy Dumpling had parking spaces in front when i drove by labor day. parked, saw a meter reader 2 blocks down irving. plucked a quarter into the meter. went into shop, grabbed a bag of dumplings and got. frozen dumplings/wontons located in fridge by front window. eats: frozen pork dumplings w/green chives (20/$7) -cooked, dumplings tasty, not from chives nor pork, from seasoning-msg? -ingredients/weight/count not listed on label -dumplings very large (when cooked). -some dumplings very flavorful, some bland, all had lots of juice (pork fat?) -dried pieces of spice in some dumplings 3.5 stars (4 stars if i knew what i was eating). 4 star value. foodnotes: -4 types wontons available (20/4.5) -6 types dumpling (shrimp, pork, chives) @7. lamb slightly higher -cashier fluent in english/mandarin -parking not always available closed thursday. read more

The fact that this place still stands as the hipsters and the yuppies slowly take over should be a testament to how well the dumplings and wontons are prepared. Note, as yelp says, these are do it yourself - i.e. they are all frozen for you to take home and cook for yourself. They have an assortment of many different flavors to choose from, from different meats like chicken pork (and even vegetarian) to different vegetables included. Different flavors the whole family can enjoy. All of the dumplings are neatly wrapped in an elegant way and do not fall apart when they cook which is a huge win. As I've made dumplings before that just fall apart and all the meat falls out and just ends up with noodles and meat and no longer become dumplings.... Note: these dumplings can turn out great if you cook them right. Boil them, fry them, etc. BUT DON'T BLAME THE DUMPLINGS IF YOU CAN'T COOK. You are basically set up to succeed. My suggestion, buy some of these and cook them for your friends and/or family and just say you "homemade them" ;) read more

Finding this frozen dumpling spot in the inner sunset is one of my most fruitful moments ever in SF. It's super authentic (the dumplings they make here are like the ones my family makes at home!), there's a ton of meat variety (lamb, shrimp, pork, chicken) with various veggies (chives, dill, cabbage, etc). They also have frozen scallion pancake, buns, wontons, and a couple other dessert items. I usually come here every 2-3 months to stock my freezer with dumplings. One of my favorite parts of this place is that they're making the dumplings right in front of you. I'm almost torn on whether to review this place because they've been low on inventory the past two times I went, and I don't want to make the problem worse... read more

Super nice people in a no frills setting. Amazing value! In and out in moments. We picked up more than 200 dumplings for an office party and they were a hit! Easy to prepare - we brought in some small propane stoves, boiled some water, got the condiments prepped and Whoo hoo! I would definitely consider stopping by for a few dozen for a quick, no hassle dinner! Check them out! read more

My wife and I live and work in SF. One day exhausted after work but wanting a tasty dinner we decided on Chinese Buns. We picked up FRESH made dumplings/buns (they have frozen ones) two bags (12 total) = $8!!!! AWESOME! + $10 bottle of wine = $20! Bang On in SF. The buns (HaHa!) are great and 30 seconds in the microwave even better. I would recommend anyone in SF (or elsewhere) pick up some buns and have a great dinner. Cheers! read more

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Amazing dumplings! A friend of my sister's bought 200 dumplings and hosted an engagement party. I was so hungry after hearing the story we decided to last minute divert and grab our own bags of dumplings! We were stuck in traffic so my sister called ahead and they saved us a few bags just after closing time. We also grabbed the black sesame donuts - so good! For everyone (and mostly me) I'm attaching pics of the cooking instructions! read more

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YUM! These were so yummy: 1) pork with chive dumplings 2) pork with corn dumplings and 3) potstickers. I boiled them for five minutes and then pan fried them for texture. When I bit into my first dumpling, sauce sprayed all over the table! The pork with corn dumplings are really juicy. I was pleasantly surprised that the chives and corn were both still crunchy inside, not mushy. All in all, exactly what I was looking for. read more

Yummy Dumpling - Pan fried dumplings at home! Boil for 5 minutes, then pan fry for a crispy texture. Much more delicious than boiling alone. - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Reminds me of my mom's dumplings. I ordered the fish dumplings for me and the pork and celery dumplings for my fiancé.

I often drive all the way out here from Emeryville just to stock up on frozen dumplings. A little on the pricey side, but still cheaper than eating out! When I'm in a rush, I just boil some dumplings and 10-15 min later I have a delicious meal. These are the BEST dumplings I've had in the entire Bay Area. Specifically, the pork & chive ones, and the pork & shrimp & chive ones. read more

I'm obsessed with this place. Stop in and buy a bag (or two. Or three. Or four...) of delicious, fresh, restaurant-worthy dumplings for a steal. For those who lack the time or talent to cook, here's the answer to your weekday dinner conundrums: boil half a bag of pork, chive, and shrimp dumplings and spoon some Lao Gan Ma over them. You're welcome. For those who don't eat pork, there's also a great variety of other options, including fish, chicken, and vegetarian dumplings and potstickers. read more

Hands down one of my fav places to get dumplings. If you COOK THEM CORRECTLY at home (I'm skeptical as to how some of the reviewers who gave bad reviews cooked them) they are truly excellent. I bought the pork with napa cabbage ones to try and they were delicious. Al dente skin, not too thick at all. Small pocket of broth that is not too salty, not oily. Meat/veggie ratio is great, not too meaty and I still get the cabbage crunch. A little bit of ginger to heighten the flavors. There is always going to be a tiny bit of oil if you want authentic Chinese/Beijing dumplings. It's what makes the meat inside flavorful, to its fullest potential. Frozen doesn't mean it's not fresh. They hand-make everything and once its made, they immediately freeze it, thus the freshness stays. Obviously the most perfect would be eating them as they make and cook them, but this is not the place for that. The only thing I wish they had on their menu was handmade noodles. I've been looking all over the place for fresh handmade Chinese noodles with no luck. That said, I'm looking forward to trying their buns and other dumplings! read more

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