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Shanghai Dumpling King

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Dumpling Restaurant and Shanghai Restaurant$$$$

Outer Richmond, San Francisco

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Shanghai Dumpling King

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SFistAugust 8, 2014
This Outer Richmond spot boasts some of the best Shanghai soup dumplings in the Bay Area. While not the, er, freshestlooking place in the city, it sure is one of the tastiest. Read more
Chefs FeedApril 20, 2016
These guys do a really good job with their dumplings. All of their selections are good, but my favorites are the xiao long bao as well as the spicy chive and pork ones. Read more
Nicki FinbergSeptember 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
One word. Amazing. Cash only so make sure you bring enough. Get the #5 for soup dumplings! Out of this world. Long beans were amazing and the Shanghai Dumplings should not be missed!
EaterJanuary 25, 2018
Get an order of the regular XLB and maybe also the variation stuffed with crab, but don’t overlook the rest of the menu. Read more
SFistAugust 3, 2014
The names says it all. This Outer Richmond spot boasts some of the best Shanghai soup dumplings in the Bay Area. While not the, er, freshest, looking place in the city, it sure is one of the tastiest. Read more
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
Shanghai's famous soup dumplings, are king at this Outer Richmond dive. Priced at $5.95 for 10, they feature thin, delicate wrappers, steamed just enough to hold the liquid. Read more
Sean Chunky NguyenMarch 18, 2013
Get the Shanghai Dumplings, crab and shrimp along with the beef one. You will not regret it! Also try the Egg sugar puff, its one of the 100 things to try before you die.
J JohnJuly 6, 2016
The best Chinese restaurant in SF and not just for the great dumplings.Try the Shanghai style noodles, Mongolian beef, lions head meatballs. Small & cramped dining room, but the food is worth it.
Athena ChangJune 6, 2016
Try the Crab And Pork Soup Dumplings - Pretty solid soup dumplings. Homemade dough and plenty of meat. Still think Ding Tai Fong makes the best ones. (via @Foodspotting)
Gemma mmmMarch 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best soup dumplings in bay area!- I'm on a mission to try them all! house special green stuff (is it pea shoots?) eggplant, dessert donuts great too! put name on list and order while waiting key.
Brian LongtinMarch 11, 2017
Been here 5+ times
We did a same-day side-by-side with Kingdom of Dumpling, and Shanghai Dumpling King took the best soup dumpling crown!
Ricky SherrillNovember 15, 2016
Take-Out is always the move here. The pan fried dumplings are the best around so be sure to order extra because they go quickly.
Eddy ChenAugust 12, 2014
Best XLB's I've had in SF. Large portions with lots of flavor and delicious broth.
Shawna MarieSeptember 15, 2016
Best vegetable fried rice ever! Also try the BBQ pork bun, it's so good! Get their early because there's always a line
Lauren MacMarch 29, 2015
Chive and meat wontons and soup dumplings are amazing. Had it to go 2x :) skip the spicy bok choy but pea shoots are great.
Michelle O'RiordanAugust 11, 2014
So. Many. Dumplings. They even have a few vegetarian options! Scallion pancake is fantastic too.
AliceJuly 17, 2016
Green onion pancakes, Shanghai wonton soup, shrimp dumplings were amazing. The XLB was NOT good. It tasted instant - don't get it.
timoni westApril 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Go ride your bikes on out to the park, and after it gets foggy and chilly and you're hungry, go here and eat every single dumpling.
Jimmy HookerAugust 7, 2014
It's not much to look at, but the food is phenomenal and deserves the love it gets. The waiters are great at suggesting good things to try if you're lost.
Kelly 🍰October 20, 2011
The scallion pancake is on point. Green beans are nice and not soaking in sauce. Lion's head meatballs are HUGE and def the size of a cat's head. Soup dumplings are good.
Serious EatsMay 21, 2014
Opt for the pillowy Pan-Fried Pork Buns—they're crazy delicious.
Christine BrynnJuly 7, 2015
The spicy shrimp dumplings were surprisingly even better than the famed soup dumplings. I'd come back just for those!
Adisak PochanayonMarch 18, 2014
Get the Hong Zhou Crab Xiao Long Bao. They taste just like the ones I had in Shanghai.
SF WeeklyMay 31, 2012
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Movie/Dumpling Combination. Here’s something purportedly fun: going to the movies. Here’s something that’s actually fun: skipping the exha... Read more
Sarah WSeptember 7, 2014
XLB all day long.. $5.50 for 10?? So awesome. My favorite place for xiaolongbao (shanghai soup dumplings). Potstickers were below average.
Jon FooseJune 8, 2013
I'm all about the black bean sauce chicken. And of course, you can't go wrong with the shanghai steamed dumplings.
Alex DobyanJuly 13, 2017
Great xiaolongbao - even by Shanghai standards. Shengjianbao were less authentic, but still good.
Ros HodgekissNovember 10, 2014
The soup dumplings and green onion pancake are superb - and everything is very reasonably priced!
Denaya DaileyApril 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The BEST soup dumplings in the city!!! (and I have tried so many). Order the Shanghai Dumplings and melt away into bliss.
Kemp MullaneyDecember 3, 2015
The dumplings are awesome. Be sure to also get the scallion pancake.
Molly CSeptember 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Probably better to go outside normal dinner hours... We went last night when it was really busy and like half our dumplings didn't have soup! It wasn't our fault either, we were very careful!
Joshua HaftelJanuary 11, 2016
Some of the best XLBs in the city. Fun place to come with a bunch of friends.
Carolyn MOctober 18, 2014
Pork and veggie steamed dumplings were great! The spicy potato dish was also a winner.
Max KJuly 26, 2015
The secret about this place is out... Prepare yourself for a wait to get a table then a rushed dining experience.
Katarina TJanuary 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the xiao long bao, spicy chive and pork dumplings, veg and pork dumplings, spicy pork rice dumplings!
Francis LopezDecember 19, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Spicy chive and pork dumplings is a must! This place is hands down the best in the city. Fresh and hand made.
takishido nekoSeptember 7, 2014
Braised green beans are the perfect compliment to the various wontons and buns.
sF BeASTJuly 15, 2012
XLB is cracking ONLY when they freshly made...had a few experience when it was just ok or "ehhh" when its not fresh..I Love this place n XLB so I speak the truth.
Kia LamSeptember 7, 2013
Eat the shanghai dumplings right away otherwise the soup gets re absorbed back into the filling!
Claire PedersenJanuary 16, 2015
If you are visiting SF you must go here! Try the Soup Dumplings :)
Michael PorterFebruary 7, 2015
Steer clear of the salt duck unless you just like bits of bone and cartilage.
aubree fairchildMarch 28, 2016
XLB is fantastic & mandatory! Service is always lackluster. Cash only.
Rico Altman MerinoOctober 7, 2012
Spicy pork and chive dumpling is wonderfully aromatic and my favorite item on this menu.
Martin EsslFebruary 25, 2012
2 People + Xiao Long Bao + Spicy Chives Pork + the #1 Vegetable Dish (Garlic Spinach) = Full Bellies
Nick BaumJanuary 3, 2013
Order the two kinds of soup dumplings and throw in the fried dough as dessert!
Cara HirschSeptember 25, 2013
Spicy bok choy is cold pickled happiness. Vegetable dumplings are also tasty.
Jennifer OrmerodJune 6, 2015
It's all about the soup dumplings and the sugar egg puff here!
Chris MullerApril 2, 2015
Dumplings are fantastic - the rest of the food was really good but the dumplings all shined.
Adam WinskiJanuary 12, 2014
Soup dumplings are off the charts! Also garlic eggplant and cucumber salad.
Anna LahtiJanuary 24, 2017
Awsome food! Especially loved the eggplant and spicy wontons!

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