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Dumpling Kitchen - CastroB+
544 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
· Chinese restaurant, Dumpling restaurant
· The Castro
Reliable Shanghai-style dumplings and crowd-pleasing Chinese dishes in the Castro with friendly service and fair prices; a few consistency and timing hiccups, especially on busy nights.
The verdict
Dumpling Kitchen delivers solid neighborhood dining through strong food quality anchored by handmade dumplings and pan-fried buns that earn consistent praise. Friendly, attentive service and appealing Castro location with patio seating enhance the experience, but occasional consistency lapses in execution and moderate service speed during peak hours prevent a higher grade. Fair pricing and family-friendly appeal make it a reliable local favorite rather than a destination.
One caveat: Dumpling timing lags behind mains during rush; plan for staggered arrivals
What to order
- Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings (XLB)
- Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns (Sheng Jian Bao)
- Sichuan-Style Noodle in Peanut Sauce (Dan Dan style)
What diners say
- Juicy pan-fried pork buns with crisp bottoms
- Tasty soup dumplings despite thicker skins
- Comforting dan dan noodles
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–14:45, 17:00–20:45
Tuesday
Wednesday11:00–14:45, 17:00–20:45
Thursday11:00–14:45, 17:00–20:45
Friday11:00–14:45, 17:00–21:15
Saturday11:00–14:45, 17:00–21:00
Sunday11:00–14:45, 17:00–20:45
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