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Dumpling KitchenB
1935 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
· Dumpling restaurant, Asian restaurant, Chinese restaurant
· Sunset District
A busy neighborhood Shanghainese spot with excellent pan‑fried dumplings, mixed soup dumpling execution, fast service, and strong value—expect noise and occasional service hiccups.
Our take
Dumpling Kitchen delivers solid neighborhood dining with strong food quality anchored by consistently excellent pan-fried potstickers and exceptional value. However, inconsistent soup dumpling execution and mixed service attentiveness prevent grade A territory. The lively atmosphere, quick service, and live dumpling-making window make it a dependable local standby worth visiting, especially for families seeking generous portions at fair prices.
One caveat: Soup dumplings vary in soup content and skin thickness across visits
Standout dishes
- Shanghai Style Steamed Pork Dumplings (XLB)
- Pan-Fried Pork Potstickers
- Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns (Sheng Jian Bao)
What people love
- Crispy-bottomed, juicy pan-fried dumplings
- Fast kitchen pace even when busy
- Watching dumplings made at the window
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Tuesday11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Wednesday
Thursday11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Friday11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Saturday10:30–21:00
Sunday10:30–21:00
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