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

Yummy Dumpling - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Convenient quality frozen dumplings in the city. Good varieties. Frequently out of stock though if you go in the afternoon. read more

This place is a find. You can buy frozen handmade dumplings by the bag. I usually bring a cooler to transport home.

We looove king of noodle, and we had tried their dumplings in the resto, so I decided to buy a bunch of dumplings to take down to the south bay to see family. I think I got like 10 bags, which were polished off quickly, with demands for more. The ladies here are just sitting around making dumplings all day, and they're super friendly. There's a good selection of them, and I think everything we got was solid. Just make sure you cook them right! It's not the cheapest dumplings you can buy, obviously. Probably double the price of a Chinese supermarket... but you pay for quality! And to support the nice kings and queens of noodle in the sunset. Cash only... There's an ATM in the chevron next door ;) PS! If you're dining at king of noodle the guy says he'll just run across the street and get you your frozen dumplings I think... and then presumably you can pay with credit. read more

they just sell frozen dumplings as far as i know (not cooked ones), but they're really good and easy to make at home. you can buy them outside without going into the store during COVID times. read more

Sunset is really turning into dumpling central. Popped in, curious as to whether this was sit down or take away only, and was put off by the flies circling around, especially for such a new spot (yes, took over what was previously a cafe). Unfortunately, I can't tell you how yummy the dumplings really were. Service from the lone lady in the place was nice enough, but, alas, because the shop was take out only - simply not what we were looking for, we continued on our merry way. Although I have to say that even if this were sit down, I think the flies would still have had us walk right out. read more

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Seriously just get their pork with chives dumplings! It's the best one there. So easy to make, boil for 10-15mins. They take cards!

This place always sells out and for good reason. You have to come early if you want a chance to try their dumplings. Their dumplings are pretty affordable and taste the best when you steam them! I've boiled them, pan fried them, and steamed them, and steaming was the best option. It's a quick and easy little mom and pop shop to stop by and purchase some handmade dumplings. I'd recommend the pork and cabbage one, followed by the fish dumpling, and then the pork and chive. I've yet to give the rest of them a try but will definitely come back to try them all! They're about $10/bg which isn't super cheap, but honestly not that expensive for being handmade! read more

We were in the neighborhood so we picked up five bags of frozen dumplings (this isn't a restaurant). They're great for weeknight dinners since you can just throw them into a pot of boiling water and they're ready a few minutes later. There are a ton of different varieties - we got wontons, pork and chives, pork and cabbage, pork and corn, and shrimp. We've eaten three bags of them so far, and they've all been great. read more

Great frozen dumplings that taste like home! They are open during shelter-in-place. You can't go into the store itself but there's a counter where you can place your order and one of the people working will grab it for you. Wontons are $5-6 for a bag of 20 and dumplings were $8-10 for a bag of 20. I recommend going early because when I got there around noon on a Friday 80% of their menu was sold out already. read more

Yummy Dumpling is true to its name. When I'm too lazy to make homemade dumplings, this is my go-to! Reliably delicious, handmade skins and good ratio of filling to wrapper, and cheap!! I've gotten for under $8 each: Pork with Napa cabbage: delicious and juicy Pork with chives: delicious and juicy Soup dumplings: TBD Next I'm excited to try the fish with chive dumplings. read more

The best. Pork and corn is where it's at, but everything is good, cheap, and fresh. A staple of our routine when we lived a few blocks away, and somewhere we'd take a trip just to re-visit. Excellent. read more

As good as all the reviews! Pork and Shrimp wontons are better than a lot of restaurants. Also tried the pork and chive dumplings - excellent. I'll definitely be back to stock up. Cash/Venmo . read more

Easy, fast and with more variety of flavors than you can shake a chopstick at! Buy the popular three, but be adventurous and grab a 4th bag something you have never tried. Ask the lovely ladies at the counter to make a suggestion. Cooking Tip: After we boil our dumplings, we put them into a non-stick pan (2min) with hot oil for a crisp brown flavor. YUM! read more

Nice selection which gets sold out as they day progresses . Satisfying and convenient , As long as you are able to boil a large pot of water. read more

Awesome place. Got a ton of dumplings for a great price. They were delicious too. Highly recommend.

This is one of my favorite gems in the city. I grew up in a restaurant, the daughter of a Chinese chef. He spoiled my taste buds, and the dumplings from this place satisfy in a way no other make-at-home option does--I don't even make dumplings this good. Whenever my kids and I pass by and it's open they beg to get a bag or two...or as many as I'll agree to. They have some unique flavors like pork and basil that are a delightful, delicious surprise. read more

I was starting to get sick of my own homemade food and decided to give these dumplings a try after seeing good reviews. Once you enter, there is a freezer drawer (like the ones that are usually filled with ice cream sandwiches!) packed with different types of dumplings, wontons, steamed buns, etc. All of them are less than $10! I ended up getting a bag of Lamb + Napa Cabbage ($9) and a bag of Pork + Chives ($7). Each bag contains 20 frozen dumplings. While the dumplings aren't that big, they're pretty good and juicy. I enjoyed the taste of the lamb dumplings better after waiting for them to cool a bit (the meaty flavor wouldn't be as overpowering). They're too convenient and easy to make (only took about 10 min to cook!) that I had to stop myself from just eating dumplings the whole day. I'll probably stock up my fridge up with at least one bag of these dumplings as an easy go-to meal option for busy days! read more

Yummy Dumpling sells quality dumplings. We tried the pork and chives and the pork and corn. Both were good but the chive was slightly better. We're definitely going to keep a bag in our freezer for lazy weeknight meals! Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Food: Their dumplings and XLBs are as good as you're going to get in SF and arguably N.Cal. They're fresh, made in house, and never stay in their freezers for more then a week since they do such volume of business. Service: The folks there are lovely! If they don't have what you want, just ask - they probably have more in their deep freezers. Or you can call early and have them put some aside for you too. Recommended: Yes; but please don't go, so i don't need to worry about them running out! read more

I have been buying dumplings and won tons here for years and years...they are the reason I don't need to learn how to make my own because these are the real deal. These are my favorite for a quick meal on their own, or to pop some won tons into ramen for a little extra. It is easy and convenient to pick some up so don't hesitate and buy some today! read more

Founds this gem on the way to another restaurant one day, we got there to late for some of the favorites but was able to bring home the pork dumplings and they were delicious. Its perfect to bring home boil and enjoy. I will be back to try some of the others. read more

This place has good dumplings. They're also at a good price. One of the things I enjoy the most from this place is the people. They're super nice and friendly. The reason I even wanted to write this review is because of how good the customer service was. read more

Alley Special Pot Stickers & Stir-fried Wontons in Chili Oil were . Recommend highly.

Walk in, buy uncooked frozen dumplings. Bring them home and cook them as you desire. I love the idea and travel from San Jose for a cooler full of them every few months. I like the flavors and the variety they have. It's a good thing to test out different kinds. We were surprised that a corn mixed one was one of our favorites. Also the ladies making the dumplings always seem happy and busy. read more

I love going to this place just to stock up my fridge! They specialize in FROZEN dumplings so don't expect any cooked food here! Throughout the times I've been here, they're constantly making dumplings, so you know they're made fresh daily. For $7 you've got yourself 20 UNCOOKED dumplings or about 10 potstickers. My faves are the chicken & corn dumplings and pork potstickers. It's super easy to make! It took me a couple of tries to see how long to keep my dumplings in boiling water, but once I've perfected it, it's been a breeze making and definitely enjoyable for the family. It's great for appetizers, add-on's to soup, and even as a complete entree. Overall, I'm glad to have discovered YD and will definitely return (perhaps may try their wontons next time)! read more

I hesitate to make this place more popular than it already is. They're sold out all the time! Whenever we are in the area we go and get as many bags of frozen dumplings we can get - usually we can only get 1 or 2 bags. The dumplings are always hand made and tasty, not too oily, but they're usually already seasoned so we don't use a lot of condiments on them. These are not the cheapest frozen dumplings you can get, but they are good quality, therefore we're happy to pay a bit more for them. We consider them to be better than frozen pizzas :) read more

Great stuff. Even someone who can't cook can't go wrong boiling or pan frying these dumplings. Give it a try and you will see.

Not sure why folks are giving low scores to this place if they haven't tried the food???Just because it's takeaway they give it low scores...how about go to an eat in, try the food, then write the review. Idiots. Love this place, dumplings are great and easy too cook. And sometimes at 3pm we come in for just the steam buns that are made fresh daily. These ladies work hard and it shows in the food. read more

Incredibly delicious handmade dumplings to take home and make! When you walk in, you'll see the staff cranking these out at a lightning pace. There are a lot of flavors to pick from, and they are all around $8 for a pack of 20. Yes, it's more expensive than the mass produced frozen dumplings you'll find at the supermarket, but I promise it's worth it. You can taste the difference, especially in the handrolled skins, and you can feel good about supporting a local business. If you want to try before you buy, you can go across the street to King of Noodles to get a plate of dumplings as well. My favorite is the pork and napa cabbage, but the chicken and corn has a lovely sweetness to it too. Go get a tray or 10 - you won't be disappointed. read more

Every time I'm in the area I grab as many bags as I can! The pork and chive is my fav, the fish, and vegetarians are pretty darn good as well. I love that they do not taste frozen at all. What I do is boil some mai fun or noodles with the dumplings and boom, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Done baby. read more

Very tasty dumplings! It's nice and convenient to have dumplings in the freezer for when I want to have something simple and comforting home. I tried several different fillings and my favorites are pork&shrimp with chive, Chinese spinach&pork. I have never had dill&pork dumplings before and those are very good too. read more

dumplings are definitely overpriced but made really well. my sister lived in mainland china for a bit and said the dumpling wrappers had the chewy consistency she loves. i paid $20.00 for 40 dumplings (shrimp and lamb). these are a good accompaniment to a meal! read more

Bought some frozen dumplings and I have to say these are delicious! Affordable and nice to have stashed away for an emergency meal. Good service and made fresh. You can see the ladies making it right there. Will be back! read more

My bf and I LOVE the dumplings from this shop. I can understand why they're a little $$ compared to buying Ling Lings at Costco-- but do those Costco Ling Lings have the handmade TLC put into each dumpling? That question was rhetorical because the answer is obvious, please do not answer. (Even considering that, these dumplings are super reasonably priced.) My bf has gotten into legitimate fights with his roommate, who steals these dumplings, so he often resorts to stashing them at my place haha! Yes, we love these dumplings so much we have to hide them to prevent the First Great Dumpling Wars from ever starting. Please keep making these delicious dumplings, Yummy Dumpling. We love you. read more

Picking up dumplings from here was such a good decision! They're easy to make and soooo good the corn and chicken dumplings are my favorite but they're all good. They make for fast easy meals and I love them! read more

Great food! A variety of options and good size servings to keep leftovers :) :) :) :)

Since I don't have an Asian mama at home to make me dumplings, this place will have to do. This place is strictly take out frozen dumplings and baos. They don't speak a lot of English. So pick up a menu and point to what you want. Not false advertisement at all. Yummy dumplings is a very appropriate name. read more

Best frozen dumplings on the west coast. Make sure to get their beef pancake too, quick and tasty

This is my go to for dumplings. I always have my freezer stocked in case of a sudden craving .