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House Of Xian Dumpling - Reviews
925 Kearny St, 94133 San Francisco
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10
Authentic Chinatown Foodie Experience!
Visiting from OC, I was seeking a true Chinatown foodie experience and I'm so excited I found this place! It genuinely made me feel like Anthony Bourdain with the level of flavor. If you come here, you're coming for the hand pulled noodles and the dumplings.
While the orange chicken was pretty mid, the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and the Pork dumplings in chili oil were to die for. I would genuinely eat this every day if I could. The noodles were perfectly cooked, maintaining a bouncy texture and soaking up the dynamite flavor of the broth.
The beef was incredibly tender and flavorful. I'll be dreaming of the broth and noodles tonight. The pork dumplings were cooked perfectly and burst with flavor with every bite; the addition of the chili oil was chef's kiss.
This was the best dim sum I've ever had. Thank you San Francisco for stealing my foodie heart. I'll never forget this experience.
Love love love!
- hand pulled noodles10
- dumplings10
- orange chicken5
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Braised Beef Noodle Soup is a Must-Try!
My friend ordered the chicken and cabbage dumplings, while I opted for the Shanghai pan fried pork buns and the braised beef noodle soup. The pan fried pork buns were a bit dry and lacked flavor on their own, but they improved significantly with the addition of chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. The braised beef noodle soup, however, was truly exceptional – some of the BEST I've ever had.
The noodles appeared to be freshly hand-pulled, the beef was incredibly tender, and the broth was rich and perfectly seasoned. The prices were reasonable, and the convenience of accepting card and Apple Pay was appreciated. Food arrived quickly, and the atmosphere was that of a classic hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant.
- braised beef noodle soup10
- noodles9
- beef9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
2
Terrible Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The food was terrible, and the service was lacking. We ordered shrimp tempura, which was overcooked and tasted like frozen Costco food.
The pan-fried gyoza were doughy and under-seared. The xao long bao and dan dan noodles were not as expected.
- shrimp tempura2
- pan-fried gyoza3
- xao long bao3
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- Delivery
Service Type
- Takeout
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
2
Long Delays and Poor Service
My experience at this restaurant was marked by significant delays, even for scheduled orders. The customer service was non-existent, leading me to believe the staff might not enjoy their jobs. I consistently had to wait too long for pickup orders.
I would strongly recommend they prioritize making all orders in sequence.
- food delay2
- customer service1
- pickup orders2
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Casual Outing
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
8
Tasty Braised Beef Noodles & Big Portions
We enjoyed our dinner last night. The wonton soup was good and the broth of the braised beef noodles was very tasty. Portions are big and shareable.
- wonton soup7
- braised beef noodles9
- Portions8
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
9
Amazing Dumplings, Friendly Staff, Great Value!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The staff were incredibly friendly and fast. I particularly enjoyed the pork dumplings in chili oil, which were absolutely amazing.
To top it off, the prices were super reasonable.
- staff10
- pork dumplings in chili oil10
- prices9
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
9
Great Homestyle Dumplings & Sichuan Dishes
My experience at this restaurant was centered around their homestyle dumplings, which I found to be some of the best in San Francisco's Chinatown. The pork and onion dumplings were particularly outstanding, truly the best simple dumplings I've had in the area. I was also pleasantly surprised by their Sichuan style dishes; most were really good.
While they sometimes substitute onions or garlic stems for cabbage in recipes, the dishes remained tasty. The prices are really reasonable, making it a great value. I especially loved their 红油抄手 and chili wonton.
- homestyle dumplings9
- pork and onion dumplings10
- Sichuan style dishes8
Price per Person
- $41–$50
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
7
Solid Chinese Food, Pork Dumplings Shine
My experience at this Chinese restaurant was solid. We tried the sesame chicken, which was pretty good, though it tasted more like orange chicken. The house garlic noodles were super tasty, and the pork dumplings in chili oil were definitely the highlight of the meal.
Overall, I'd give it a 7 out of 10. While not blown away, the food was solid. Our bill came to $50, which felt a little pricey.
- sesame chicken6
- house garlic noodles8
- pork dumplings10
- bill4
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Unexpectedly Great Meal!
I accidentally came here for a meal and was pleasantly surprised. The portion exceeded expectations, and the taste was very much to my liking. The environment was also quiet, making it suitable for eating slowly.
I really like it.
- portion9
- taste9
- environment8
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
10
Huge Portions, Low Prices, Delicious Food!
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive. Everything is home-made and delicious. The portions are huge, which is fantastic value, and the prices are low.
I wholeheartedly recommend this place!
- home-made food10
- delicious food10
- huge portions10
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