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Snug strip-mall eatery popular with locals for signature dumplings & Chinese chow.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4625 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 268-9638
Website: http://www.dumplinginn.com/
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Reviews
Joshua Ding
January 2026
I had tried many noodles soup. This lunch special chicken with scallions and the side noodles soup was truly amazing. The broth was flavorful and very authentic. Textures of the noodles were on point.
I had tried better dumplings else where. The dumplings skin however, had perfect texture just not the minced meat fillings. Regardless, I enjoyed our noodle selection.
Highly recommend and worth returning.
… moreI had tried many noodles soup. This lunch special chicken with scallions and the side noodles soup was truly amazing. The broth was flavorful and very authentic. Textures of the noodles were on point.
I had tried better dumplings else where. The dumplings skin however, had perfect texture just not the minced meat fillings. Regardless, I enjoyed our noodle selection.
Highly recommend and worth returning.
My Le
Parking in the lot is free the first 2 hours. The parking structure in the back is not free.
When we sat down, I was not impress with their menu. I expected more dumplings for their name, Dumpling Inn. Instead it’s more of Shanghai Saloon with the food mainly fell under drinking food. The food came out fast and I was surprised on the taste and quality.
Pickled cucumbers – to my surprised, they were not sour, pickled or taste like vinegar. Seasoning was light and refreshing. Definitely not with dark sauce.
Honey glazed shrimp – meant to order honey walnut shrimp but this was our favorite. Big battered shrimp with a bit of sweet and chili sauce.
Crispy pan fried noodles- the description said crispy noodles. Wrong. I was expecting pan fried crispy noodles instead it’s the birds nest. The noodles did not taste stale, tons of veggies with very light brown sauce. A but bland but better than salty.
Soup dumplings – The wrappings were thin, not much liquid, so it wasn’t juicy but the pork was soft and semi bland. I’m okay with that once you dip. Not the best but not the worst.
This place has been around for a very long time. Glad we finally stopped in but it’ll be our last as there are so many others with the same concept to try. 3.5 round to 4.
… moreWhen we sat down, I was not impress with their menu. I expected more dumplings for their name, Dumpling Inn. Instead it’s more of Shanghai Saloon with the food mainly fell under drinking food. The food came out fast and I was surprised on the taste and quality.
Pickled cucumbers – to my surprised, they were not sour, pickled or taste like vinegar. Seasoning was light and refreshing. Definitely not with dark sauce.
Honey glazed shrimp – meant to order honey walnut shrimp but this was our favorite. Big battered shrimp with a bit of sweet and chili sauce.
Crispy pan fried noodles- the description said crispy noodles. Wrong. I was expecting pan fried crispy noodles instead it’s the birds nest. The noodles did not taste stale, tons of veggies with very light brown sauce. A but bland but better than salty.
Soup dumplings – The wrappings were thin, not much liquid, so it wasn’t juicy but the pork was soft and semi bland. I’m okay with that once you dip. Not the best but not the worst.
This place has been around for a very long time. Glad we finally stopped in but it’ll be our last as there are so many others with the same concept to try. 3.5 round to 4.
Amy Li
Came here around 6pm Friday night with no wait for a table although it was starting to become busy after we arrived. It’s a pretty good Chinese American dinner place, would come back again for informal outing with family or friends. The XLB had nice thin skin, juicy, and flavorful but the texture was a bit rubbery as if it had some starch fillers, no the best XLB I’ve ever had but decent. It didn’t come with Chinese vinegar as is usually traditionally served with but instead white vinegar and soy sauce by the table. The cashew chicken was my favorite with some crunchy watercress and cashews and a sweet bean sauce. The shrimp and veggies over rice was pretty standard, it had canned mushrooms instead of fresh but tasted okay. Overall, affordable and comfy meal and nice atmosphere.
… moreMala
Delicious food- noodle soups and dumplings. We enjoyed a wide selection of the menu, as well as a warm jasmine tea.
Service was mediocre, table was sticky and not cleaned well when we arrived.. but they seem quite busy on the weekends. I would come back again!
… moreService was mediocre, table was sticky and not cleaned well when we arrived.. but they seem quite busy on the weekends. I would come back again!
Eleana May
I’m so, so happy to be back at the Chinese restaurant! We had Chicken Chow Mein, Wonton Soup, Pork Dumplings, and Honey Glazed Shrimp with rice. The flavors were just right, not too salty, but rich and full of that delicious Asian seasoning. The servers were great, the restaurant is gorgeous, and parking was easy. Loved it!
… moreTom Cruz
It was a great experience, especially if you go in before the dinner rush. The best recommendations I can offer are dumplings, and the vegetarian options are really worth trying they have so much flavor. The atmosphere is very asain and western great color scheme of red. Parking is difficult to find after 7pm their is a parking complex next to the restaurant but it cost you almost $20 for 6hrs and almost $10 for 2hrs. It’s worth trying, and for dessert, you can walk the same plaza for Boba, ice cream, shaved ice treat, and waffle treat.
… moreAbigail T
not the best dumplings or lo mein, service was okay and felt a little bit rushed while eating, beef curry dumplings were good, but the shrimp and chicken steamed dumplings had thick wrappers and didn’t really felt smooth, lo mein was okay.
… moreEduardo Hernández, Jr
Came here after recently seeing this restaurant acclaimed on Instagram as maybe the best dumpling place in San Diego. The parking situation is a little anticlimactic but is basically the same in this Convoy Street culinary district. Really liked the interior design and service. I appreciate the wide variety of draft beer options. Good amount of food options. Deluxe chow mein was very good. Ordered “Hot Oil Wontons” per our server’s recommendation since they didn’t have Shumai and that’s my wife’s go-to; I liked it but she didn’t as much. Won Ton Soup was good too. Regarding the soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), I’ve had them in multiple places and thought these were just okay (my fave in SD are from Hi Dumplings, and favorite overall from Hang Ah Dim Sum in Santa Rosa, CA). Would come back for the experience, come with friends, and to try more food.
… moreEcoVoyager and Eats
Experienced a delightful dining experience. Arrived at 6:45, and the wait time was less than 15 minutes. We ordered four entrées, which included mouthwatering orange chicken, succulent honey glazed shrimp, flavorful vegetable fried rice, and savory shrimp chow mein. My husband and son started digging into the fried rice before I could take a picture. There was more than enough food to satisfy the three of us, and we even had leftovers to take home. They also have an excellent and extensive whiskey collection. 
… moreMullen Teodoro
Another fantastic dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. This family owned business has been in business for a very long time in San Diego. I remember when they were in a smaller restaurant in the same complex. Asides from the great food I really love there service especially if you have leftovers. Most places will not pack it gir you but here the staff will do that for you.
1. Xia Long Bao, Soup Dumplings “XLB” ( Dumplings filled with Broth.
Napa Cabbage and Green Onions)
2. ‘Spicy Pork with Eggplant in Garlic Sauce
3. Vegetable Crispy Pan Fried Noodle (Sharghai Shyle crispy noodles)
4. Salt And Pepper Calamari
5. Broccoli Beef
… more1. Xia Long Bao, Soup Dumplings “XLB” ( Dumplings filled with Broth.
Napa Cabbage and Green Onions)
2. ‘Spicy Pork with Eggplant in Garlic Sauce
3. Vegetable Crispy Pan Fried Noodle (Sharghai Shyle crispy noodles)
4. Salt And Pepper Calamari
5. Broccoli Beef