Dumpling Time (from the acclaimed restaurant team behind San Francisco’s Michelin-starred Omakase and Niku Steakhouse) is a modern Cal-Asian eatery where visitors can watch dumplings being made fresh right before their eyes. The menu focuses on freshly made dumplings in the Asian tradition based on recipes from owner Kash Feng’s mother and their Xi’an origins with an approachable California twist. Made with locally sourced ingredients, unique fillings and sharable plates.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 180 El Camino Real #1410, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 457-5112
Website: https://www.dumplingtime.com/
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Reviews
Mrinalini Loew
Went with 2 adults, 3 kids for dim sum on a Sunday afternoon. Service was very friendly and there was plenty of room if you include the outside so we sat pretty much right away. I liked that the outside was automatically heated so we didn’t have to ask and it was very comfortable even on a somewhat sunny day. Nice they had coloring pages and crayons for kids. Incredibly attentive and fast service. However, the food itself was pretty bland, and given there are many options for dumplings in the area, I would not return for food alone, which was mostly fine but not memorable. I found the shrimp toast to be the worst, and the spicy dumplings were not spicy at all. Everything else was soso. For the price, did not see worth it.
… moreWendy Lamara
Delicious food. Gracious service. Clean setting. Enjoyable all the way through. We appreciate the staff’s care. Everyone was incredibly polite and accommodating. We especially enjoyed the fried rice and XLB.
… moreDavid Huey
A good spot for happy hour. Friendly staff and moderately paced service. The drink and bites were freshly made, good flavor, and all reasonably priced during happy hour. Nice atmosphere and located on the outside of the center.
… moreYH Yao
Quite enjoyed their authentic Beijing noodles 炸酱面! The Xi’An dumplings were good but hot and sour soup wasn’t what I expected, it’s a mix of chilli oil, vinegar, and soy sauce rather than 酸辣汤, so more of a sauce than soup.
Will come back to try their 小笼包 next time!
… moreWill come back to try their 小笼包 next time!
Jahi Johnson
I was so excited when I heard that dumpling time opened up in Palo Alto. Long time dumpling time fan! Even though I’ve been to other Dumpling Time locations, this place had to prove themselves.
This place exceeded my expectations, food and service wise. My group tried the veggie spring rolls, shrimp, toast, veggie dumplings, veggie fried rice and eggplant boa. The staff was attentive, with multiple people coming by to see how things are going, but they didn’t over do it.
In addition, the layout of the restaurant is perfect. They have indoor and out door options. Choose your own adventure!
… moreThis place exceeded my expectations, food and service wise. My group tried the veggie spring rolls, shrimp, toast, veggie dumplings, veggie fried rice and eggplant boa. The staff was attentive, with multiple people coming by to see how things are going, but they didn’t over do it.
In addition, the layout of the restaurant is perfect. They have indoor and out door options. Choose your own adventure!
Aart Bik
A nice place to have dinner after spending some time in the mall. Nice outside seating, with good heating for when it’s cold. Friendly service and a good vegetarian selection, even some vegan choices.
… moreK Jones
Outdoor seating is highly recommended if you visit during nice weather. They have a seasonal cocktail and mocktail on their menu. We opted for the seasonal raspberry cocktail. It was sweet and refreshing. Good enough for us to get another round of it.
We shared 3 different plates and ordered a spring roll appetizer. This approach was better than ordering dishes on our own. The dishes were aesthetically pleasing and the food was great. We didn’t have any leftovers and we were both satisfied.
The server was also warm and inviting. It felt like being at a family-owned or local restaurant.
I’d say the pricing is pretty in line with most restaurants in the area. In total, we spent $60 per person, but that’s accounting for the fact that we ordered 4 cocktails.
Would recommend for a date or outing with friends.
… moreWe shared 3 different plates and ordered a spring roll appetizer. This approach was better than ordering dishes on our own. The dishes were aesthetically pleasing and the food was great. We didn’t have any leftovers and we were both satisfied.
The server was also warm and inviting. It felt like being at a family-owned or local restaurant.
I’d say the pricing is pretty in line with most restaurants in the area. In total, we spent $60 per person, but that’s accounting for the fact that we ordered 4 cocktails.
Would recommend for a date or outing with friends.
Thomas Chan
The server is super friendly and pleasant. I love it every time he says “cheer!” 🙂 The food was fine. The crispy mapo tofu was the highlight!!
… moreHit List
Though the service was a bit slow, the meal more than made up for it. The cucumber salad was a standout—bright with vinegar, packed with garlic, and just spicy enough to leave my forehead glistening. The shishito peppers were another highlight, perfectly blistered and surprisingly mild (a nice contrast to the heat of the salad).
When it came to the dumplings, I preferred the classic pork over the pork belly—both were tasty, but the traditional version had a better balance. That said, I still think Koi Palace holds the crown for dumplings in this style.
Even with a few minor critiques, the meal left me eager to return and explore more of the menu. If you’re patient, the flavors here are well worth it!
… moreWhen it came to the dumplings, I preferred the classic pork over the pork belly—both were tasty, but the traditional version had a better balance. That said, I still think Koi Palace holds the crown for dumplings in this style.
Even with a few minor critiques, the meal left me eager to return and explore more of the menu. If you’re patient, the flavors here are well worth it!
Erika
At best, this is mediocre fusion food. Don’t be fooled by the chinese text in the logo! Din tai fung prices and portions for less than average dumplings. This place tries to do too many things at the expense of not excelling at any.
Scallion noodles: noodles were too al dente. Portion size was like 3 chopstick-fulls. Not good.
Pork dumplings: not bad… but um why are radishes and fennel garnishing this dish? So weird. Dumpling filling doesn’t usually contain these. Do these flavors even go together?
The xlb combo: sounds good in theory. I love kimchi stew, pho, and tom yum. But none of them came close to what I was expecting. It was like how people describe la croix: a whisper of flavor. They were good as xlb but did not come close to the real soups. Original was good, but did not come with ginger or black vinegar. They bring out a little bit of red vinegar. The vinegar was weird… didn’t seem as acidic as other chinese restaurants. The wagyu xlb was probably the best, only because it wasn’t trying to live up to an already popular dish.
:insert kombucha girl meme:
… moreScallion noodles: noodles were too al dente. Portion size was like 3 chopstick-fulls. Not good.
Pork dumplings: not bad… but um why are radishes and fennel garnishing this dish? So weird. Dumpling filling doesn’t usually contain these. Do these flavors even go together?
The xlb combo: sounds good in theory. I love kimchi stew, pho, and tom yum. But none of them came close to what I was expecting. It was like how people describe la croix: a whisper of flavor. They were good as xlb but did not come close to the real soups. Original was good, but did not come with ginger or black vinegar. They bring out a little bit of red vinegar. The vinegar was weird… didn’t seem as acidic as other chinese restaurants. The wagyu xlb was probably the best, only because it wasn’t trying to live up to an already popular dish.
:insert kombucha girl meme: