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Dumpling Kitchen

Dumpling Restaurant and Chinese Restaurant$$$$

Parkside, San Francisco

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Dumpling Kitchen

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Ranked #3 for steamed buns in San Francisco
"Get the shanghai steamed soup dumplings and the beijing dumplings."(27 Tips)
"Must order: steamed pork dumplings (xiao long bao), pan fried pork bun,..."(5 Tips)
"pan fried pork buns"(3 Tips)
"garlic pea sprouts every time..."(3 Tips)

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cnelson ︻╦╤─October 25, 2014
Crab and Pork soup dumplings! To eat: place dumpling on soup spoon. Poke hole in top with chopstick. Wait for steam to escape. Use spoon to put whole dumpling in mouth. Enjoy!
Bunny BrooksAugust 18, 2017
These dumplings are amazing. Light, full of flavor and 10 dumplings in an order! Will definitely be going again. Anxious to try other things on the menu.
Andrew ChoiApril 10, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Shanghai-style pork soup dumplings, pan-fried potstickers, and the garlic bok choy are all yummy. And the hot chili oil makes everything better.
Daniel GraysonJune 2, 2019
The xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and the Shanghai style fried dumplings (with the fried bottoms and steamed tops) are very good, and match well the many Shanghainese staples on the menu.
Jose PalomaresOctober 19, 2019
Our food was great. We had soup dumplings, pot stickers, pea sprouts, ma po tofu, and pan fried pork buns. It was all very good, in particular the soup dumplings and the pork buns. Yummy!
Johnny AppleseedJanuary 18, 2016
Dumpling Kitchen is a great place for Dim-Sum from the menu. Wide variety of food choices with almost no wait. Better alternative to Hong Kong Lounge II and less expensive! Try the Shanghai Dumpling!
Grace S.September 11, 2015
Pork and crab XLB, pork and chive dumplings!! Green onion pancake was good. Won't order the pan-fried pork dumplings again - a little too breaded and swt for me but good to share with a group.
ElisaOctober 14, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Good pea sprouts. They serve their soup dumplings warm, not hot, so they end up getting soggy. Thick skin too. Note to self - don't need to trek all the way here anymore.
Jeff WeinsteinJanuary 2, 2014
Soup dumplings, spicy tofu, spinach dumplings, string beans and tsing tao. Reservations are helpful. Not fancy, lots of local families. Great for a group.
LanOctober 20, 2015
Must order: steamed pork dumplings (xiao long bao), pan fried pork bun, wontons in chili oil
Steve GrantMarch 9, 2018
Soup dumplings, garlic long beans, did I mention dumplings,?simply fantastic!
૮( ⚈້͡ ໋͈ ૈ ꈊ ⚈້͡ ໋͈ ૈ)ა .December 21, 2014
The pan fried pork dumplings were the best thing we ordered. Braised pork belly & wonton soup were underwhelming. Sadly, the XLB, while the actual soup inside was tasty, was also disappointing. Pass.
Sean HowellFebruary 20, 2023
Wow. Shocked. New owners. Even better. Maybe the best soup dumplings in the city. Thin skins and lots of soup.
Alden CatesJanuary 6, 2017
Shanghai style fried dumplings are so delicious (better than the soup dumplings.)
Darryl MorrisJuly 5, 2012
I had their pork dumplings and pot stickers, which were outstanding! It's easy to get to via MUNI Metro's L Taraval line from downtown San Francisco.
Jack BowenAugust 15, 2014
Pork dumplings, potstickers, sweet and sour chicken, and steamed garlic pea sprouts every time... Trust me
Ben MackeySeptember 25, 2018
Delicious! Get the dumplings (of course) and the pea shoots in soup.
Juston PayneNovember 22, 2014
Xiao long bao is legizzy. Get one for each person; you'll want all 10.
Frederic BarthelemyJanuary 27, 2020
If you want to taste more of the menu, bring more people! (Some of the orders are large!)
Frances 미라February 11, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Definitely get like 2-3 orders of the Shanghai soup dumplings. Don't get the green onion pancake.
@SDWIFEYAugust 27, 2017
The Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Veggies is good if you are looking for a little change. Comes in a ring of Bok Choy! #SFeats
Diana ArzJanuary 20, 2018
Overall it wasn’t impressive. I wish the noodles had more char, the wonton in chili oil were very bland, the pan fried pork buns were pretty good. Cash only 😕.
jonathan hegranesOctober 25, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Authentic Shanghainese food. It's all good, but one of my secret faves is the cucumber appetizer.
Ariel SpearDecember 24, 2016
Amazing soup dumplings, soymilk and noodles. Everything here is amazing and really well made.
Brandon M.November 30, 2014
Maybe not at DTF level just yet, but their pre-wired soy-ginger sauce is a great complement to some delicious dumplings
Lily FengJanuary 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Get the shanghai steamed soup dumplings and the beijing dumplings. Wasted trip if you don't get those. Trust me.
TravisDDecember 27, 2014
When in the US u gotta get some Moo shu!
Sherilynn MacaleMay 23, 2011
For about $30, you can get like 4 plates of a MILLION dumplings. Omg. So good! And cheap, wow! Great alternative to sushi.
Joyce TompsettJuly 15, 2019
Ownership has changed. Menu has changed. Still good. No longer great.
Winson WongJanuary 24, 2016
Sigh, I had high hopes but the food just wasn't that great. The XLB were fine but lacked flavor. The rest of the food was very average sadly. Noodles were soggy and the food was bland in general.
_October 13, 2014
Order the xiao long baos and dry-fried chicken wings.
Mehmet OrunSeptember 1, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Soup dumplings, green onion pancakes, egg puffs, friendly service
Mary XAugust 7, 2013
Walnut shrimp disappointed (too much lemon flavor), but xiao lon bao were delicious!
Kristine YuenFebruary 17, 2018
The dumplings are great, I would skip the noodle dishes and other things.
Armen MartirosyanOctober 13, 2013
Great dumplings, inexpensive, cool environment, can't go wrong
m dOctober 24, 2015
Tried fried rice and dumplings. Those are not special but pretty good.
Grace S.February 9, 2016
Beijing boiled pork and chive dumplings, pork and crab XLB,
Ari SigalJanuary 30, 2018
Pan fried pot stickers, desert, pancakes?, pork buns?
Simon Favreau-LessardDecember 14, 2014
The soup dumplings' structural integrity is great here
Victor LowMay 26, 2014
Dumplings. Get the dumplings. Commit to the dumplings. Embrace the dumplings with open arms.
angela nDecember 20, 2011
Leave room for dessert: The light & airy egg puffs topped with sugar
Lauren MacMarch 29, 2015
Awesome soup dumplings, pea shoots, but gets busy!
Simon TanMarch 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The spinach noodle soup doesn't sound special, but it is
Geordie E.September 11, 2014
XLB and the braided pork belly with the preserved veggies.
Josie C.October 29, 2014
Pickled Mustard Green Pork Stomach Soup!
Andy MatticeNovember 12, 2016
Soup dumplings... crab and pork... awesomeness!
Jeffrey LinFebruary 18, 2014
The closest thing to Din Tai Fung here in the Bay Area.
Suabot JolizArtApril 19, 2014
Pork and crab dumplings are the best
Brant McQuittyApril 10, 2016
Soup dumplings and Bok choy with garlic
Travis AmengualAugust 20, 2017
Everything here was amazing

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