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: 1795 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510) 984-0306
Website: https://www.dumplingtime.com/
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Reviews
Amber Lee
What a fun, quick dumpling spot! Dumpling Time is a small, convenient spot serving dumplings, noodle soups, and bao buns in a quaint setting. Parking is pretty easy to find with spots and lots around there. With both an inside and outside there’s some flexibility in seating options and we chose to sit outside with our dog, which was a huge plus. Service was good but we did have to flag them down twice for things.
For food we got some beef noodle soup, pork soup dumplings, and bbq pork bao. All were good and surprisingly filling considering the portion sizes. The beef noodle soup in particular was nice to slurp down on a lukewarm afternoon and had a nice deep flavor to the broth. The soup dumplings were also standouts being tasty and with a nice texture to the dumpling itself. This is a good spot to come out with friends to or just have a casual meal. Everyone liked their food and we were more than satisfied after we finished up.
… moreFor food we got some beef noodle soup, pork soup dumplings, and bbq pork bao. All were good and surprisingly filling considering the portion sizes. The beef noodle soup in particular was nice to slurp down on a lukewarm afternoon and had a nice deep flavor to the broth. The soup dumplings were also standouts being tasty and with a nice texture to the dumpling itself. This is a good spot to come out with friends to or just have a casual meal. Everyone liked their food and we were more than satisfied after we finished up.
anson lai
I’m extremely disappointed with our recent visit to Dumpling Time in Berkeley.
We ordered Pork Xiao Long Bao, and when we opened them, the pork filling inside was clearly undercooked — still pink and raw in the center. This is absolutely unacceptable, especially when serving pork. Undercooked meat is a serious food safety issue and can be dangerous, particularly for children.
We ordered the take out for the kids, and it’s frightening to think what could have happened if they had eaten the dumplings without us checking first. Serving undercooked pork is not just a small mistake — it’s a major health risk.
Overall, it was a horrible experience. We expected much better in terms of food safety and quality control. The restaurant needs to take this issue seriously to ensure no other families are put at risk.
… moreWe ordered Pork Xiao Long Bao, and when we opened them, the pork filling inside was clearly undercooked — still pink and raw in the center. This is absolutely unacceptable, especially when serving pork. Undercooked meat is a serious food safety issue and can be dangerous, particularly for children.
We ordered the take out for the kids, and it’s frightening to think what could have happened if they had eaten the dumplings without us checking first. Serving undercooked pork is not just a small mistake — it’s a major health risk.
Overall, it was a horrible experience. We expected much better in terms of food safety and quality control. The restaurant needs to take this issue seriously to ensure no other families are put at risk.
Stephen H
Some vegan options clearly labeled
Not chosen:
Seaweed salad $9
Marinated cucumbers $10
Fried rice $15
Green beans $14
Broccolini $10
Snap peas $10
Potato gyoza $10✓ tasty curry flavored potato filling, quantity 5 cooked together in connected pattern
Eggplant Bao $10 ✓ creamy eggplant filling, nothing too flavorful. Quantity 3 streamed. Option to fry.
Nice outdoor seating
Friendly service but forgot condiments for first serving for other party.
Dog friendly
… moreNot chosen:
Seaweed salad $9
Marinated cucumbers $10
Fried rice $15
Green beans $14
Broccolini $10
Snap peas $10
Potato gyoza $10✓ tasty curry flavored potato filling, quantity 5 cooked together in connected pattern
Eggplant Bao $10 ✓ creamy eggplant filling, nothing too flavorful. Quantity 3 streamed. Option to fry.
Nice outdoor seating
Friendly service but forgot condiments for first serving for other party.
Dog friendly
Cato Just
The dumplings were delicious and so perfectly prepped. Jaime is a fantastic server, if you get the chance to have them serve you, request them!
Make sure to buy the line cooks a drink for their amazing service. 100/10 experience
… moreMake sure to buy the line cooks a drink for their amazing service. 100/10 experience
Clancy Wilmott
This used to be a decent go to – sit outside, enjoy the weather, eat dumplings. But it’s slowly dragging down the portion size and last time we were there, the staple soy, vinegar and chilli oil on the table just weren’t … there. We were then given dry har gow without the usual sauce and had to wait 10 mins and ask twice to get a side of soy sauce – which was just soy sauce without the vinegar – and filled up 1/3 of the sauce cup. At this point we just gave up. But if the profit margins are so thin that rationing sauces is where we are at, we will be going for atmosphere alone in future and not expect to eat a meal.
… moreSarab Seth
I’ve eaten here 5 or 6 times in the last year. But this is probably the last time. Had lunch there last week. And the portions were so small, the meal felt like a complete rip-off. I never felt this before, but the price-quantity ratio is now completely absurd.
We got Scallion Noodles with shrimp ($14 for the noodles, $8 extra for the shrimp), and green beans ($14).
In all the Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurants I eat at in the Bay area, you order a $22 dish, you will be full and have leftovers. This dish was not even enough to fill up one person. The quantity of noodles was unconscionably small, given the $14 price. $8 extra got us 6 small-medium shrimp.
The green beans we have got before, and the portions used to be *much* larger. For a $14 vegetable dish, the quantity presented to us was ludicrous.
We weren’t very hungry. Had expected our $36 order to fill us up. We had to order Chicken Gyoza (which took 25 minutes to come; it’s never taken that long before). This dish, for $13, was the only one where we felt the price-quantity ratio was acceptable. However, I still wasn’t full after this $49 meal, which really says it all.
I used to come here with InKind and get 20% cashback on my meal. Even after that discount, I felt ripped off. If I were paying full price, I would feel even more cheated.
If you like the food here, and are happy to pay these prices for these quantities, you should make the most of it while they are still open. I can’t imagine they are going to survive very long with their current price to quantity ratio.
… moreWe got Scallion Noodles with shrimp ($14 for the noodles, $8 extra for the shrimp), and green beans ($14).
In all the Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurants I eat at in the Bay area, you order a $22 dish, you will be full and have leftovers. This dish was not even enough to fill up one person. The quantity of noodles was unconscionably small, given the $14 price. $8 extra got us 6 small-medium shrimp.
The green beans we have got before, and the portions used to be *much* larger. For a $14 vegetable dish, the quantity presented to us was ludicrous.
We weren’t very hungry. Had expected our $36 order to fill us up. We had to order Chicken Gyoza (which took 25 minutes to come; it’s never taken that long before). This dish, for $13, was the only one where we felt the price-quantity ratio was acceptable. However, I still wasn’t full after this $49 meal, which really says it all.
I used to come here with InKind and get 20% cashback on my meal. Even after that discount, I felt ripped off. If I were paying full price, I would feel even more cheated.
If you like the food here, and are happy to pay these prices for these quantities, you should make the most of it while they are still open. I can’t imagine they are going to survive very long with their current price to quantity ratio.
Porschia S
That was the most unsatisfying $100 lunch I’ve had in a WHILE!
$23 for fried rice with shrimp and egg when it came out in a small single serve bowl was straight robbery. Jesus. It had like 2 pieces of shrimp in it too.
Nice veg options. Food tasted good, but was so insanely priced for how simple the food is. I am sure the lease for that location is high but holy cow the prices were shocking.
Our server didn’t give us much time to decide on what to order. And then he never checked on us. And then, when we were done be hovered over the handheld credit card machine and watched to see what tip I picked. I wanted to give him 0 but because he was staring at the screen as I tapped I ended up giving 15%… even though they charge 6% for a living wage tax.
Berkeley has gotten insane with this stuff. I could maybe have excused the pricing if the server was chill. But man.. I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I’ll make my own dumplings at home!
… more$23 for fried rice with shrimp and egg when it came out in a small single serve bowl was straight robbery. Jesus. It had like 2 pieces of shrimp in it too.
Nice veg options. Food tasted good, but was so insanely priced for how simple the food is. I am sure the lease for that location is high but holy cow the prices were shocking.
Our server didn’t give us much time to decide on what to order. And then he never checked on us. And then, when we were done be hovered over the handheld credit card machine and watched to see what tip I picked. I wanted to give him 0 but because he was staring at the screen as I tapped I ended up giving 15%… even though they charge 6% for a living wage tax.
Berkeley has gotten insane with this stuff. I could maybe have excused the pricing if the server was chill. But man.. I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I’ll make my own dumplings at home!
Amanda Fietz
Great food!! We popped in for lunch. The server was so nice even when one dish took a bit longer than expected. The patio was great.
… moreErick Tseng
Average to above average dumplings for the East Bay. Presentation of the food was very beautiful. Flavors were reasonable. Chili dumplings weren’t that spicy. Xiao Long Baos were good though not great. The service was super friendly and inviting though.
… moreGeorgia
A relaxed clean restaurant specializing in dumplings. We enjoyed a wood ear mushrooms dressed in a pleasantly spicy sauce. My favorite was the green beans. Very flavorful. And a nice sized portion. We also tried the Xi ha Chilli pork dumplings. Steamed with a strong flavor of 5 spice. Decent heat not crazy spicy hot. Pork gyoza was next with a delicate lacy fried skirt around the base. The flavor was good. Shu‐Mai was probably my favorite dumplings we had. The flavor was so delicious. Decent prices. I would enjoy smaller dishes at a smaller price. The dishes on the menu ranged from the 9 dollar range to 20. The portions are fair to large. We took home almost half so enough for a small dinner for hubby later. All in all he enjoyed it a bit more than I did. Service was nice. That is all.
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