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Dumpling Kitchen - Reviews

1935 Taraval St, 94116 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
638

Reviews

68.5%

Satisfaction

133

negative

68

neutral

437

positive

What people say about Dumpling Kitchen

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Bob N.
Review date: 10/28/2025
3
Lunch Specials Hidden, Food Just Okay
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. They offer lunch specials for $13, but this information isn't readily available as there are no menus for them. You have to specifically ask about the specials, and they will recite them verbally. Otherwise, you're only given the regular menu, which is more expensive. The food itself was typical Dim Sum, nothing special. The service score was 3, atmosphere was 4, and food was 3.
  • Dim Sum5
  • lunch specials3
  • regular menu3
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Ethan C.
Review date: 10/05/2025
10
Fantastic Experience with Great Food and Service
This restaurant is a great place to go for great food, atmosphere, and service for a group of friends or family. Waiters provided instant and great service, providing us with a fantastic experience. Will definitely be coming back again!
  • food10
  • atmosphere10
  • service10
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Delivery
M S.
Review date: 09/20/2025
10
Excellent Service and Delicious Food!
My experience was great! I accidentally placed my pickup order over DoorDash to the wrong location. Michael was so nice and helped me place a new order. The food was delicious and I might be wrong but I feel like I was given more dumplings than normal? Lots of food and we shared it with a kind stranger at the beach. 10/10 will be back.
  • Michael10
  • food10
  • dumplings9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
AJM
Review date: 09/09/2025
8
Delicious food with one minor issue
My experience at the restaurant was largely positive, with the dumplings, peashoots, garlic, and rice cakes all being delicious. However, the salt and pepper fried ribs had too much batter, which was a minor drawback. Overall, the food quality was high, and the service and atmosphere were rated well.
  • dumplings9
  • peashoots9
  • garlic9
  • salt and pepper fried ribs3
  • batter3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Emma L.
Review date: 09/07/2025
2
Disappointing Xiaolongbao and Pork Belly
My experience at this restaurant was not as good as the other location. The Xiaolongbao were not as good, and the braised pork belly was made with not good quality meat, having too much fat.
  • Xiaolongbao3
  • braised pork belly2
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Dinner
leila A.
Review date: 09/03/2025
10
Absolutely Delicious - My New Go-To Spot!
I had to order to-go and eat in private because this place is so goooooood. It's definitely my go-to spot now. I highly recommend trying everything; you will not be disappointed.
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Ziling M.
Review date: 08/25/2025
7
Pan-Fried Dumplings Shine, Other Dishes Disappoint
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. Overall, the food was pretty mediocre. The Wonton in Chili Oil threw me off; it didn’t really have that strong chili kick and instead had this unexpected nutty flavor that I wasn’t a fan of. The XLB was also a letdown since only about 4 out of 10 actually had soup in them. The highlight of the meal was definitely the pan-fried dumplings though. They were juicy, tender, and full of flavor, probably the one thing I’d come back for. The Service and Atmosphere were both rated highly at 5.
  • pan-fried dumplings9
  • Service10
  • Atmosphere10
  • food3
  • Wonton in Chili Oil3
  • XLB4
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Loud
Ivy L.
Review date: 08/12/2025
8
Good Food, Lively Atmosphere
I tried this place with my friend for the first time and we ordered four items. The portion size was good; we even had to take the XLB to go because we couldn't finish it. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and service were mostly good. However, it can get quite loud during peak hours. The restaurant is located in a quiet, mostly residential neighborhood. If you plan to visit, I recommend taking the L line MUNI as street parking is the only option.
  • portion size8
  • XLB7
  • food8
  • loud4
  • street parking4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Ken L.
Review date: 07/26/2025
9
Great Food, Reasonable Prices, Good Service
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. I ordered a variety of dishes and found that all of them were good. The prices were reasonable, and the service was also good. I would recommend this place.
  • variety of dishes9
  • prices8
  • service8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Moderate
mansa S.
Review date: 07/25/2025
9
Delicious Dumplings and More!
My experience at Dumpling Kitchen was fantastic from the moment I arrived. The restaurant was bustling with energy, and the aroma of the food was incredible. I started with the fan tuan (sticky rice roll), which had a delightful crunch from the pork floss. The spicy Black Forest mushroom salad was absolutely out of this world. To finish, the salted egg yolk steamed bun provided a perfect sweet and savory end to a truly fantastic meal.
  • fan tuan9
  • spicy Black Forest mushroom salad10
  • salted egg yolk steamed bun9

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