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Dumpling Union - Reviews

598 Haight St, 94143 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
368

Reviews

79.9%

Satisfaction

48

negative

26

neutral

294

positive

What people say about Dumpling Union

Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Nick S.
Review date: 10/12/2025
3
Slow Service, Lukewarm Tea
My experience at the restaurant was marked by slow service, which took two hours for food to arrive over a very long time. The food was ok, but the hot tea was lukewarm.
  • food5
  • service2
  • hot tea3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Aaron C.
Review date: 10/07/2025
7
Unique Dumplings, Bad Water & Hot Room
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The dumplings were good, offering a lot of unique flavors. However, the restaurant was uncomfortably hot, and the tap water tasted really bad 🤧. Despite these drawbacks, I would overall recommend this place.
  • dumplings8
  • unique flavors9
  • hot3
  • tap water2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Tonya D. G.
Review date: 10/05/2025
10
Great Food, Service, and Cleanliness!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was great, and the dining area was very clean. I was served by a very nice waitress, and the service was fast. I ordered my food using a QR code. I would definitely come again!
  • food10
  • dining area10
  • waitress10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Arno H.
Review date: 09/21/2025
9
Hidden Gem with Excellent Food and Service
This place might seem unassuming at first glance, but my experience was excellent! The service was top-notch, and the food was outstanding. I would absolutely recommend trying it out.
  • service10
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Abby S.
Review date: 09/08/2025
2
Undercooked Pork in Dumplings
My experience at the restaurant was disappointing due to the food quality. I ordered the steamed pork, chive, and shrimp dumplings. Upon tasting one, I found it to be mushy. Upon cutting open the next dumpling, I discovered that the pork was still raw. While the staff apologized multiple times, they did not offer to comp the dish.
  • pork1
  • dumplings2
  • dish2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Mrinalini L.
Review date: 09/02/2025
7
Mixed Bag of Flavors and Tech Woes
My experience at this restaurant was a mix of hits and misses. On the positive side, the spicy siu mai, mini spicy potstickers, har gow, and bbq pork bun were definite wins. However, some dishes like the scallion pancake, XLB, regular potsticker, and Dan Dan noodle were just fine, not outstanding, and I probably wouldn't go out of my way to order them again. The atmosphere was nice and bright, giving it a pleasant cafe vibe, especially during lunchtime. Unfortunately, the QR code ordering system at the tables was really annoying; I lost my order twice due to website difficulties. Despite the tech issues, it was a nice lunch for a Monday afternoon.
  • spicy siu mai9
  • mini spicy potstickers9
  • har gow9
  • QR code ordering3
  • website difficulties3
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Audrey X.
Review date: 08/24/2025
9
Chill staff, nice interior, free bathroom!
My experience at the restaurant was great! The staff were really chill, and I appreciated being able to use the bathroom for free. The interior was also very nice!
  • staff10
  • bathroom9
  • interior9
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Michael K.
Review date: 08/22/2025
10
Consistently Great Food and Service!
Mannnnn! I've been here about 5 times, and it's consistently really good! The restaurant attendants are some of the friendliest and hardest working out there. I love the dry fried string beans, XLB, and dumplings. Definitely check them out!
  • dry fried string beans10
  • XLB10
  • dumplings10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Lukas K.
Review date: 08/12/2025
9
Excellent Authentic Asian Cuisine!
My experience at this restaurant was exceptional. I found the food to be excellent, noting it's been a long time since I've had such great, authentic Asian cuisine. The service was also a highlight, described as very fast and attentive. Furthermore, the atmosphere was good. I highly recommend this place!
  • food10
  • authentic Asian cuisine10
  • service9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Dominic D.
Review date: 07/26/2025
5
Solid Dumplings, Lacking Seasoning
My experience at this restaurant involved solid dumplings, though nothing particularly stood out. I found that everything felt a bit under seasoned. It's a fine option for a quick lunch, however, I believe there are better dumpling places in the city. The service was fast and friendly.
  • dumplings6
  • quick lunch6
  • service8
  • seasoning3
  • dumpling places4

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