Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Noe Valley, Dumpling Kitchen emerges as a distinguished culinary destination, elevating the traditional dumpling dining experience to an exquisite level of sophistication. Diverging from our other establishments, Dumpling Kitchen in Noe Valley prides itself on an upscale ambiance that invites patrons into a world where culinary finesse and elegance converge. Our meticulously crafted menu places a significant emphasis on the freshest seafood and succulent Lamb & Beef, each dish designed to tantalize the palate with a symphony of flavors.
Jenny Xu
Came here with my family!
Good:
– Great portion sizes and quantity per item
– I liked the XLB here and the pan fried bun a lot.
– The place is super fast when you order the food, it comes quickly
– Large place so lots of seating
– The staff are nice and clean up the dishes quickly.
Bad:
– Pretty packed space
– More casual place, not super fancy
Overall good value and authentic Chinese food!
… moreseibun i
I was seriously blown away by this place! Came for lunch with coworkers — didn’t expect much from the look of it, but the Shengjian bao was hands down the best I’ve had in the U.S. — crispy bottom, juicy inside, thin wrapper, and perfectly seasoned. Don’t forget to poke a hole or you’ll get soup everywhere
Also loved the green onion pancake (super crispy and fresh), celery pork dumplings (thin skin, juicy filling), and vegetarian potstickers (huge and flavorful). The basil beef was tender and fragrant, a bit salty but great with rice.
Friendly vibe, clean space, and apparently a favorite of SF big names. Perfect for group lunches or casual meetups. Highly recommend!
… moreKevin Chen
Sat Sept 28 2024. Ordered the Steamed Soup Pork Dumplings, Shanghai Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns, Signature Crab meat Claypot rice, and Chinese yam with Black Fungus. The Steamed Soup Pork Dumplings had good pork but the dumpling wrapper was quite thick and elastic which was different. I was not too sure about it but the inside was good. The Shanghai Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns were a decent introduction for someone who has not had this style pork bun before but it was very average of the pack for this bun. The Signature Crab meat Claypot rice did not have as much crab meat as anticipated however the flavors were very aromatic and pleasant. The claypot rice inside was nice and crispy too as we got to that part of the bowl. And finally, the Chinese yam with Black Fungus was a great idea for a plate of greens to add to your order. These yams were a good quality and the Black fungus was smooth and soft. I would definitely recommend this location for larger group sizes than just 2 in order to take advantage of the variety of dishes on offer and because the price to portion ratio feels slightly to be desired. I want to say this was an isolated experience but we were seated in the far corner of the back patio and it appeared the waitstaff was almost a two person show, one waitress and her manager. Our table was missing water glasses, water, napkins and saucers. It became a constant struggle to get the waitress and the manager’s attention to retrieve these items for us. This appeared to be a semi busy day with 60% table occupancy. My understanding was that this was a newly opened restaurant but it seems they need more staff to serve tables, especially for on a weekend. I hope improvements will be made to service.
… moreMusik the Dog Actor
Have sampled their dumplings and soup a couple times now. The food is fresh. We’ve had some issues with service. Really slow and very hard to get attention and refills on drinks and water, for instance. Hopefully they’ll work out all the kinks!
… moreSpencer Browning
We had a great dinner here—ordered the basil beef, boiled wontons in chili oil, steamed barbecue pork buns, and the steamed shrimp har gow dumplings. Everything was SUPER tasty, though the boiled wontons in chili oil were not my preference. Barbecue pork buns and shrimp har gow were hot and soft, very fresh! We thought it would be nice if the basil beef had the option to come with rice, but it was delicious on its own. I am really glad that noe valley finally has a dumpling restaurant! Also, dogs are allowed for those wondering, and there is a TON of outdoor seating in the back in a really nice setting.
… moreJared K
Terrible service.
Forget about dining in here if you want to actually be served. They care much more about doordash orders and answering the phone (which is constantly ringing) than they do about guests in the restaurant. I waited nearly 10 minutes at an empty host stand today, only to be seated and ignored for another 10 minutes before I finally gave up and left. The place was nearly empty, so they shouldn’t have be overwhelmed.
A shame. We’ve had their food (which is good!) a few times via Doordash, but I can’t stand a restaurant that ignores in person customers.
… moreBrent Snider
The food was delicious and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Their soft opening was a little too busy for them to handle but it was worth the wait for the great food. Happy to have them in the neighborhood.
… moreAPRIL Z
Three locations in the city, with a soft opening in Noe Valley! Offers good casual Chinese fusion food.
I wish the braised duck had the option of being served warm and crispy like Beijing duck.
… moreLauren Cohen
I had the soup dumplings, pork boas, and the pork and shrimp shumai. All of them were great, but the shumai I am already thinking of coming back again just to get those. Quick service, and lovely staff.
… moreAishwarya Kumar
Highly recommend dumpling kitchen. This is the first place that comes to my mind when I think of eating out or ordering in. Mindblowing food.
I like dining in as the service is wonderful. The staff are so welcoming.
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