Dumpling Kitchen

The food is excellent the service was ok they were rushed off their feet with to go orders. With a few tables. 1. Pea sprouts with roasted garlic- delicious 2. Pan fried juicy pork- must have so good 3. Won tons in peanut and chili oil- this was my standout soup dumpling 4. Shanghai soup dumplings 5. Braised Pork belly with fermented vegetables (mustard greens) - this was the standout dish the meat was moist, succulent and well seasoned the mustard green added balance There were nats/fruit flies...

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.

From the moment I arrived at Dumpling Kitchen, the place was bustling with energy and the captivating aroma of the food was incredible. I started with the fan tuan (sticky rice roll), and the crunchy, delightful pork floss was the perfect touch. I also had the spicy Black Forest mushroom salad, which was absolutely out of this world. To finish, the salted egg yolk steamed bun was the perfect sweet and savory end to a fantastic meal.

Tried this place with my friend for the first time. we got four items. It was good portion. We couldn’t finish the XLB and had to take it to go. The food, atmosphere, and service were mostly good. however, it can get quite loud during peak hours. It’s in a quiet neighborhood, mostly residential area. If you plan to come, I recommend taking the L line MUNI because only street parking.

The dumplings were delicious, the peashoots and garlic and rice cakes were delicious. The salt and pepper fried ribs had too much batter.