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Fuwa Dumpling - Reviews
3608 Balboa St, 94121 San Francisco
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10
Mind-blowing Dumplings!
My experience at the restaurant was absolutely "wow". I tried the "pan fried cabbage pork dumpling", and it was "mind blowing". The dumplings were the "best dumplings ever".
- pan fried cabbage pork dumpling10
- dumplings10
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Delicious Dumplings and Great Service!
My experience at this restaurant was incredibly positive! They offer a wide variety of dumpling fillings, which is fantastic. I tried the 'three treasures' and the 'mushroom & chicken' fillings, both with and without soup, and they were both so good.
The soup that accompanied the dumplings was a light, savory broth filled with seaweed. I highly recommend adding vinegar to the broth to enhance the flavors even further. It's also a fun touch that you can make your own dipping sauce at the table.
The service was great, and the food arrived quickly. The restaurant has plenty of seating and nice wall decorations.
- dumpling fillings9
- three treasures9
- mushroom & chicken filling9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Noise Level
- Quiet
8
Yummy Dumplings and Nice Presentation
My experience at this restaurant was quite positive. I found the pan fried chicken & corn dumplings and the beef & onion dumplings to be yummy. The food was also plated nicely.
For those in a rush, there's the option to buy frozen dumplings to go. The reviewer also noted that spring rolls are amazing, but would not recommend for vegetarians. The atmosphere, service, and food all received a 5-star rating.
Parking was available in a paid lot with plenty of space, and reservations were not required. The price per person was estimated to be $20–30. The meal type was dinner, and the noise level was quiet, making it easy to talk.
- pan fried chicken & corn dumplings9
- beef & onion dumplings9
- food8
- vegetarian options3
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
10
Fantastic Food, Friendly Service, Great Value!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was incredibly friendly. We were also impressed by the very low prices.
We will definitely be coming back.
- food10
- service10
- prices10
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
So Good We Ate It All!
Despite ordering too much food, our experience was fantastic because it was so good we ate it all! The food was excellent, leading to a very satisfying meal.
- food10
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
10
Amazing Dumplings and Friendly Staff!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I had the beef and onion dumplings in soup, which was one of the best Chinese dishes I have ever eaten. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
I will definitely come back!
- beef and onion dumplings in soup10
- staff10
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
9
Deliciously Juicy Dumplings!
My experience at this restaurant was centered around their fantastic dumplings. I specifically enjoyed the pan-fried dumplings, which were not overly fried but had a great consistency to the skin. They were incredibly juicy with lots of soup inside, which I found to be "gas" – meaning really yummy!
The restaurant wasn't very busy on a Sunday evening around 7 PM, and I found available street metered parking on the main or neighboring streets.
- pan-fried dumplings9
- great consistency8
- juicy with lots of soup10
Price per Person
- $41–$50
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Solo
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Excellent Dumplings and Noodles!
Friends recommended this place for dumplings. I tried the house special beef rice noodle soup, which came with bok choy and slices of beef. The soup was tasty and not too salty.
The meats were cut into smaller pieces with a couple of sliced pieces. The rice noodles held their texture and were not overcooked. The pan-fried onion and beef dumplings had a crunchy and chewy skin texture, and when you bite into them, the juice from the onion and beef just leaks out into your mouth.
They taste very good when you add soy sauce and chili oil. Everything was excellent, but for one person, it was a lot; I couldn't finish the dumplings. I would eat here again and try the steamed dumplings and the pan-fried pancakes.
The service is good and the place is clean. Depending on the time, this place can be busy. Update: I came back 3 days later to eat again.
This time I tried the chive pancake, fried wontons, pork potstickers, pork Xiao long bao, and chive egg prawn + pork dumplings. All are excellent and I would order them again.
- beef rice noodle soup8
- rice noodle8
- pan-fried onion and beef dumplings9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
10
Best Dumplings Ever!
My experience at this restaurant was exceptional, particularly with the dumplings, which I can honestly say were the best I’ve ever had. The freshness in their preparation was evident and truly made a difference in taste. Beyond the dumplings, everything else we ordered was amazing, including the cucumber salad, chicken wings, and the veggies and meat dumplings.
I can’t recommend this place enough!
- dumplings10
- freshness9
- cucumber salad9
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
10
Hidden Gem with Amazing Dumplings!
Oh my goodness! My experience at this restaurant was absolutely fantastic. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful.
We tried the mushroom and chicken dumplings in broth and the pan-fried pork and prawn dumplings, and everything was so good that we decided to order the fried crab cheese appetizer afterwards just to try something else. The service was quick, and we were seated quickly. The restaurant itself is clean and a popular place, and we can see why.
It's a true hidden gem, and we visiting Midwesterners absolutely loved it!
- mushroom and chicken dumplings10
- pan fried pork and prawn dumplings10
- fried crab cheese appetizer9
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