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Dumpling SpecialistB+
1119-1123 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
· Dumpling restaurant
· Sunset District
Small Shanghai-leaning dumpling shop delivering standout value and tasty plates, but expect crowds, a card surcharge, and recent post-reopening inconsistency.
Our take
Dumpling Specialist delivers solid neighborhood dining through strong food quality—particularly standout soup dumplings and potstickers—paired with fast, attentive service and exceptional value for San Francisco. Consistency challenges post-reopening and a cramped dining room prevent a higher grade, but loyal regulars and reliable execution on core dishes make this a worthwhile stop for casual dumpling cravings.
One caveat: Small space means waits at peak times; expect 30–60 minutes occasionally
Standout dishes
- Shanghai Dumpling (XLB)
- Five Spice Beef Stew Noodle Soup
- Pan Fried Potsticker
What people love
- Juicy XLB and crisp-bottom potstickers
- Wok hei on chow mein
- Rare sticky rice roll (fantuan)
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30
Tuesday11:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30
Wednesday
Thursday11:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30
Friday11:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30
Saturday11:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30
Sunday11:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30
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