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Dumpling Story - FillmoreB+
2114 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
· Chinese restaurant, Asian restaurant, Chinese noodle restaurant
· Pacific Heights
Handmade dumplings and quick, attentive service in a small, busy room; great for casual meals, but expect tight seating, waits, and mixed portion/value feedback.
Our take
Dumpling Story delivers excellent soup dumplings and pan-fried bao with attentive, efficient service that keeps the small room humming despite crowds. However, inconsistent execution on some dishes and tight seating that limits comfort prevent it from reaching grade A territory—it's a solid neighborhood favorite rather than a destination standout.
One caveat: Tight seating and lively noise may not suit quiet conversations
Standout dishes
- Dry Cooked Green Beans
- Chicken Xiao Long Bao
- Pan-Fried Juicy Pork/Beef Bao
What people love
- Juicy, well-balanced soup dumplings
- Crispy-bottomed pan-fried bao
- Garlicky green beans and cucumber salad
Opening Hours
Monday11:30–20:30
Tuesday11:30–20:30
Wednesday11:30–20:30
Thursday11:30–20:30
Friday11:30–20:30
Saturday11:30–20:30
Sunday11:30–20:30
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