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Dumpling Kitchen offers excellent quality meals and invites you to try our delicious food. The key to our success is simple: providing quality consistent food that tastes great every time. We pride ourselves on serving our customers’ delicious genuine dishes. Eat delicious food. Grab a drink. But most of all, relax! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–9:15 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–8:45 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:45 PM, 5–8:45 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 544 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 874-9882
Website: https://www.dumplingkitchenca.com/locations/dumpling-kitchen-castro/
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Tee Ponsukcharoen
This is a hidden gem in Castro. I don’t know there is such a delicious Chinese food here. I love both soup dumplings. The steamed ones are good, which you can find anywhere. However, the pan fried ones surprised me. They are crispy, tender, and juicy, all in one! (Sorry I forgot to take the photo. The fried rice infused with truffle is delicious. I wish the spicy fried chicken has less flour when deep fried, but the flavor is bold yet not overpowering. In conclusion, this is the place you can get amazing dim sum and spicy Sichuan food. I would come back again!
… moreDudy Bar-Tal
Dumpling Kitchen in Castro exceeded all expectations for our friend’s birthday celebration. From start to finish, the experience was a culinary delight. The friendly waiter guided us through the menu, and each dish we selected was a flavor explosion. The garlic eggplant stole the show with its perfect balance of savory goodness. Every bite felt like a celebration of taste, and we left feeling fully satisfied. The festive atmosphere added to the experience, making it a memorable evening filled with laughter and delicious food. We can’t wait to return to Dumpling Kitchen for another gastronomic adventure.
… moreSpencer Q
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Price to Portion: 3/5
Overall: One of the better restaurants I’d consider going to in the castro. Definitely a solid choice.
The extended review…
Food: 4/5 – Got a bunch of different things. Of course the ones to get always are the soup dumplings and the pan fried Shanghai buns which are delicious.
Service: 4/4 – Friendly and attentive staff
Ambiance: 4/4 – Nothing special about the ambiance but it’s comfortable and spacious.
… moreService: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Price to Portion: 3/5
Overall: One of the better restaurants I’d consider going to in the castro. Definitely a solid choice.
The extended review…
Food: 4/5 – Got a bunch of different things. Of course the ones to get always are the soup dumplings and the pan fried Shanghai buns which are delicious.
Service: 4/4 – Friendly and attentive staff
Ambiance: 4/4 – Nothing special about the ambiance but it’s comfortable and spacious.
Dima Tsoy
Everything from food to service was excellent. Reasonably priced dumpling options and perfect choice for colder date nights weather.
… moreGloria Ha
We came here for lunch on a Friday last summer. It was pretty busy all throughout, but we didn’t have to wait. We sampled quite a few items, and had leftovers (3 people).
The highlight for me, unsurprisingly, was the rice cakes/niangao. They were much longer than I’m used to, so I think they may have been handmade/fresh? They were quite tender — not al dente, but good in their own way. I thought the pickled vegetables added a really nice savoriness to the dish. This dish was different from the niangao I’ve had at other restaurants, but it stood on its own and was very good.
The soup dumplings were quite sturdy with thick skins. There wasn’t much soup inside, but the flavor of the soup and the filling was really good.
The pan-fried dumplings were quite interesting — I’ve never had it this way where it’s a thin skin on the top and then a really thick, doughy skin on the bottom with a slightly soupy filling inside. I probably wouldn’t get this dish again since it had a lot of dough, but it was interesting to try. It’s also *really* hot, so be careful.
The eggplant in garlic sauce was better than I expected. The sauce was not overly sweet and had a thick soy consistency to it, which I enjoyed. The eggplant was cooked pretty well.
The Sichuan spicy chicken was the weakest link in the dishes we tried. While the chicken pieces were quite big, they were also tough. I’m not sure what the issue was — if it was the cut of chicken, or marination. It was lacking in both flavor and texture.
Overall I enjoyed my time at this restaurant and thought the prices were pretty reasonable for the area and portion sizes. I could see myself coming back.
… moreThe highlight for me, unsurprisingly, was the rice cakes/niangao. They were much longer than I’m used to, so I think they may have been handmade/fresh? They were quite tender — not al dente, but good in their own way. I thought the pickled vegetables added a really nice savoriness to the dish. This dish was different from the niangao I’ve had at other restaurants, but it stood on its own and was very good.
The soup dumplings were quite sturdy with thick skins. There wasn’t much soup inside, but the flavor of the soup and the filling was really good.
The pan-fried dumplings were quite interesting — I’ve never had it this way where it’s a thin skin on the top and then a really thick, doughy skin on the bottom with a slightly soupy filling inside. I probably wouldn’t get this dish again since it had a lot of dough, but it was interesting to try. It’s also *really* hot, so be careful.
The eggplant in garlic sauce was better than I expected. The sauce was not overly sweet and had a thick soy consistency to it, which I enjoyed. The eggplant was cooked pretty well.
The Sichuan spicy chicken was the weakest link in the dishes we tried. While the chicken pieces were quite big, they were also tough. I’m not sure what the issue was — if it was the cut of chicken, or marination. It was lacking in both flavor and texture.
Overall I enjoyed my time at this restaurant and thought the prices were pretty reasonable for the area and portion sizes. I could see myself coming back.
R M
I love their dumplings, in particular the Shanghai dumpling, garlic spinach, walnut prawns .. great spot for a quick chow with friends or by yourself. The staff is friendly and the service fast, the dumplings are made on site and with the right timing you might be able to watch.
… moreAPRIL Z
I had a delightful time at the dumpling house with its extensive menu of selections. The dumplings, although slightly thicker on the skin, were still quite flavorful and enjoyable. The inviting vibe of the restaurant added to the overall experience, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a variety of authentic Chinese dishes.
… moreCristian Jara-Figueroa
This was such an amazing find. So excited to have good Sichuan food in Castro!!! The staff was friendly and the food was amazing. We got a bunch of dumplings and the noodles with peanut sauce. They also have a very beautiful indoor patio with heated lamps.
Update: I’m really sorry that I have to drop my review but I had a terrible experience with the HungryPanda app they use for delivery. Please avoid it as much as you can. I honestly believe this app to be a scam, so please beware. The food’s still great, but it sucks to be scammed…
… moreUpdate: I’m really sorry that I have to drop my review but I had a terrible experience with the HungryPanda app they use for delivery. Please avoid it as much as you can. I honestly believe this app to be a scam, so please beware. The food’s still great, but it sucks to be scammed…
Shray Chandra
One of the many dumpling spots in the city, one of the few that manage to stay consistent. Been here a few times now, love the har gow, and various steamed dumplings. Surprisingly good veggie dumplings and veggie mapo tofu too. The Shanghai style fried pork buns are a must try ( don’t forget to add their in-house chilli oil on it). Sichuan fried chicken is the only dish I wouldn’t write home about.
… moreRui Zhong
Clean, hip, casual Chinese food and dumplings. Would come back for a quick meal. Some decently looking American-Chinese options.
Pork belly was just okay but glad it came with so much bok choi! The soup dumplings were solid.
Honey walnut prawns was a bit of a disappointment though. Shrimp and breading was a bit mushy and the sauce was heavy. Not worth the price.
… morePork belly was just okay but glad it came with so much bok choi! The soup dumplings were solid.
Honey walnut prawns was a bit of a disappointment though. Shrimp and breading was a bit mushy and the sauce was heavy. Not worth the price.