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Dynasty Dumpling - Reviews
2786 California St, 94115 San Francisco
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Price per Person
- $91–$100
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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Dynasty Dumpling: A Culinary Gem
My experience at Dynasty Dumpling was excellent. The restaurant has all the ingredients of a good Chinese food restaurant, including a great menu selection, food freshness, and a pleasant dining room ambience. The food was rated a 5, and the atmosphere was also a 5.
Service was also rated a 5, and there was no wait time. The price per person was between $50–100.
- food freshness10
- dining room ambience10
- food10
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Group Type
- Colleagues
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
9
Consistently Great Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently great over my three visits in the past four months. The food and service were excellent each time. The young servers, who I assume are kids, really put in a lot of effort to please the customers.
We also ordered party trays for a work event, and the food was absolutely outstanding.
- food10
- service9
- kids8
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Takeout
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
2
Terrible Service, Disappointing Food
My experience at this restaurant was far from great. I encountered significant issues from the start, including being hung up on twice when trying to place an order over the phone. The staff member had difficulty understanding me, and then hung up again before confirming my name.
The menu lacked beef options, and I found a shrimp tail in my dumpling, which was quite unpleasant. Upon arrival, despite having my order ready, I faced a lengthy wait of 5 minutes to process payment due to a slow machine. The overall service was subpar, and I believe there are much better dumplings available at better prices elsewhere.
This place offered nothing special.
- phone calls1
- staff understanding2
- beef on menu3
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Fantastic Dumplings and Value!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I was impressed by the great selection and awesome value. I especially loved the dumplings and pan fried noodles.
The Xiao Long Baos were absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere and service were both rated a perfect 5, and the food also received a 5-star rating. Parking was a bit tricky, described as somewhat difficult to find, but free street parking was available.
Reservations were not required, and there was no wait time. The price per person is estimated between $20–30. For vegetarians, this place is highly recommended, with a dedicated vegetarian menu or section.
- selection9
- value9
- dumplings9
- parking4
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Delicious Dumplings and Pork Buns!
My experience at the restaurant was largely positive, especially concerning the food. I found the dumplings to be incredibly tasty with a perfect texture. The fried pork buns were also described as perfection.
While the Kung Pao chicken wasn't to my personal taste, my husband enjoyed it, so it didn't detract from the overall experience. The atmosphere and service were excellent, both receiving a 5-star rating.
- dumplings9
- fried pork buns10
- Kung Pao chicken6
Price per Person
- $61–$70
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Moderate
10
Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Excellent Service
We dined at Dynasty Dumpling after a show last night, drawn by its good Google Maps ratings. Fortunately, we found parking right away, though it's limited, so keep that in mind. Even arriving within an hour of closing, the restaurant was still quite busy.
We were seated promptly in a bright, inviting, and clean space. Our jasmine tea arrived piping hot, perfect for the cool evening. The two ladies managing table orders and service were incredibly efficient and helpful to all guests.
We observed several more groups arriving after us, along with food delivery drivers and people picking up orders, yet our experience was seamless. The Cantonese cuisine was delicious, contrary to some other reviews. Our experience was perfect.
The dumplings were a standout, with excellent wrappers and flavorful fillings. The price was on point, and the portions were generous, perfect for sharing and providing leftovers for lunch. The seafood tofu soup was also piping hot and so delicious we forgot to take a picture.
The restrooms were kept very clean. We would definitely dine here again when back in the city.
- Cantonese cuisine10
- dumplings10
- dumpling wrapper/skin9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
9
Delicious Staple with Quick Service
This place is a true staple in our neighborhood. My experience was fantastic, with delicious food and quick service. The Dynasty Fried Rice is a standout favorite.
It's a major plus that they use no MSG. I highly recommend it for both take out and dine-in!
- food9
- service9
- Dynasty Fried Rice10
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Noise Level
- Quiet
8
Good Food and Service with Veggie Options
My experience at the restaurant was positive. I enjoyed the good food and good service. There were enough veg dishes to choose from, and the pan fried veggie potstickers were quite tasty.
The atmosphere was quiet and conducive to conversation.
- good food8
- good service8
- veg dishes7
Price per Person
- $91–$100
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Service Type
- Takeout
Meal Type
- Lunch
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
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Disappointing Experience, Poor Food Quality
My husband and I visited Dynasty Dumplings during our trip to San Francisco's Japantown/Chinatown, drawn by its strong online ratings and claims of clean ingredients. Unfortunately, our experience was far from positive. Parking was a significant challenge, and the initial phone interaction with the restaurant was unpleasant due to a rude and rushed staff member.
Upon receiving our order, we found the food to be largely flavorless and poorly executed. The Chicken Corn Dumplings were decent in portion but lacked any discernible taste. The Beef Dumplings were even worse, described as overcooked with an unpleasantly raw texture.
The Chow Mein was a major disappointment; the noodles were thick like udon, and the flavor was overwhelmingly garlic, greasy, and bland. The Veggie Spring Rolls were dreadful – oily, burnt, and strangely tasted of cinnamon, leaving my hands coated in grease. The Shrimp Fried Rice was completely flavorless, with the shrimp tasting off and the rice unseasoned, leading to stomach pains.
The Beef & Broccoli was the worst dish, featuring a strange, fake beef texture, a watery, oily, and soggy consistency, and again, an overpowering garlic flavor without proper seasoning. We spent $100 on a meal we could barely eat, and my husband experienced an upset stomach afterward. We couldn't even give the leftovers away.
While the restaurant offered to remake dumplings or spring rolls, this was not feasible as we were no longer in the area. Despite the positive reviews, our experience was so poor that we will not be returning or recommending this establishment.
- parking1
- woman who answered2
- Chicken Corn Dumplings3
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Tourist Experience
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
10
Amazing Food, Service, and Atmosphere!
My experience at this restaurant was amazing. The food was fantastic, the service was great, and the environment was very comfortable. I'm visiting from San Diego for the weekend, but if I lived in the area, I would be here often.
- food10
- service9
- environment9
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