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–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 378 Santana Row #1035, San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 882-3469
Website: https://www.dumplingtime.com/
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Reviews
Kirti Shanbhag
Landed here on a weekend before Christmas.
There were a few people ahead of us. We got seated fairly quickly.
The staff was accommodating and the service was quick.
We had the mapo tofu and the popcorn chicken .
The mapo tofu was really crispy on the outside and soft tofu on the inside. The sauce it came with was spicy and went very well with the tofu.
The popcorn chicken was crispy but I felt it would taste better with a sauce.
I had the vegetable dumplings in a garlicky sour soup. For that cold night it brought the warmth. The dumplings had a thick outer covering but the filling was really good . The garlicky sour soup is a must have here. It came closest to the Indian hot and sour soup.
For indians looking for hot and sour soup – this is the place. Paired it with the noodles and it was a complete meal
The mango pudding was good too .
… moreThere were a few people ahead of us. We got seated fairly quickly.
The staff was accommodating and the service was quick.
We had the mapo tofu and the popcorn chicken .
The mapo tofu was really crispy on the outside and soft tofu on the inside. The sauce it came with was spicy and went very well with the tofu.
The popcorn chicken was crispy but I felt it would taste better with a sauce.
I had the vegetable dumplings in a garlicky sour soup. For that cold night it brought the warmth. The dumplings had a thick outer covering but the filling was really good . The garlicky sour soup is a must have here. It came closest to the Indian hot and sour soup.
For indians looking for hot and sour soup – this is the place. Paired it with the noodles and it was a complete meal
The mango pudding was good too .
Lydia
Food: the cucumber tasted great! Kind of funny that their appetizer tasted way better than the dumplings but I’d like to recommend other dishes than the xiao long bao. The siumai and spicy dumplings are good but the xiao long bao is just so so.
Service: average.
Ambiance: cozy and private.
… moreService: average.
Ambiance: cozy and private.
Aprajita Jain
This was one of the biggest restaurant rip-offs I have experienced in recent times. I am vegetarian but don’t eat eggs. There’s literally no dumpling option that is vegetarian and doesn’t have scrambled eggs inside. Even the soup had shredded eggs. So I ended up ordering the scallion noodles and the fried rice for just one person. I assumed I’ll get two full portions for the price of two main dishes, but take a look at the noodles in the bowl. I could count them on two hands. There was nothing in there except heaps of oil even though I had ordered it with less oil. The fried rice was also bland and boring with just some hard green peas + corn. Including tip, a 6% living wages surcharge and taxes, the bill came out to almost $40 for this absolutely less than desirable food.
Go eat somewhere else.
… moreGo eat somewhere else.
Whereabouts Unknown
AVOID. Expensive mediocre food. And JUNK FEE (6% living wage fee) added to bill.
This place has gone down hill. Maybe there was a change in ownership, but the food has changed. It’s gotten worse and lower quality since when it first opened.
No wonder the place is half empty at 7pm on a weekend. I gave it another chance because I was craving dim sum but man did I regret coming here.
For the high cost, you’re getting very average tasting food. I got the pho XLB, and just look at the sad presentation in my photo. Bean sprouts just thrown in there. Looks bad, and not easy to eat with. Not a well thought out presentation. Barely tasted like pho. Quality tasted like the frozen XLB at costco with a hint of pho flavor. My Partner was bold and tried their experimental “almond, mozzarella, shrimp ball”. Really?? Almonds? Yes, it tasted as bad as it sounds. The nuts overpowered the shrimp. Texture is weird. It’s just not a good combo. All in all the food quality feels tastes cheap & lackluster for $$$ high prices – not worth it.
But the WORST thing that brought this down to 1 Star is the added JUNK FEE on the bill. “6% living wage fee”!! Restaurants need to STOP doing this. The high cost of the food should already factor in living wages. Raise menu prices if needed, but do NOT surprise customers with stupid junk fees. Junk fees should be illegal in restaurants. How dare you guys. These fees aren’t even counted towards server’s tips at the end. Many customers will adjust their tipping to accommodate that fee. Leaving servers with less tips. Very bad practice.
The service was abysmal btw. No one came to check on us or bring us the check. The menu was dirty with food particles.
Bad experience. Will never come again. I hope this place shuts down so that a better restaurant will take its’ place.
… moreThis place has gone down hill. Maybe there was a change in ownership, but the food has changed. It’s gotten worse and lower quality since when it first opened.
No wonder the place is half empty at 7pm on a weekend. I gave it another chance because I was craving dim sum but man did I regret coming here.
For the high cost, you’re getting very average tasting food. I got the pho XLB, and just look at the sad presentation in my photo. Bean sprouts just thrown in there. Looks bad, and not easy to eat with. Not a well thought out presentation. Barely tasted like pho. Quality tasted like the frozen XLB at costco with a hint of pho flavor. My Partner was bold and tried their experimental “almond, mozzarella, shrimp ball”. Really?? Almonds? Yes, it tasted as bad as it sounds. The nuts overpowered the shrimp. Texture is weird. It’s just not a good combo. All in all the food quality feels tastes cheap & lackluster for $$$ high prices – not worth it.
But the WORST thing that brought this down to 1 Star is the added JUNK FEE on the bill. “6% living wage fee”!! Restaurants need to STOP doing this. The high cost of the food should already factor in living wages. Raise menu prices if needed, but do NOT surprise customers with stupid junk fees. Junk fees should be illegal in restaurants. How dare you guys. These fees aren’t even counted towards server’s tips at the end. Many customers will adjust their tipping to accommodate that fee. Leaving servers with less tips. Very bad practice.
The service was abysmal btw. No one came to check on us or bring us the check. The menu was dirty with food particles.
Bad experience. Will never come again. I hope this place shuts down so that a better restaurant will take its’ place.
deez nuts
No vinegar
Chili pork dumpling tasted so bad. Chicken Bao was awful and did not taste correct at all. The popcorn chicken was alright. Would not recommend.
… moreChili pork dumpling tasted so bad. Chicken Bao was awful and did not taste correct at all. The popcorn chicken was alright. Would not recommend.
Dennis Weng
I am not sure why this places gets such low average score. I have been here several times, and every time has been great. Food is always good, much better than any Din Tai Fung location in the US. Service have always been decent, and the place is always nice and clean. I don’t really have anything negative to say about the place. The prices might be a little high compares to other dumpling place, but this is on Santa Row, so the higher prices is to be expected.
… moreWendy
Love Dumpling Time in Santana Row, but it was Jaylen’s and the rest of the servers’ phenomenal service that really stood out. He was friendly, attentive, quick, and overall provided excellent service. The rest of the servers were great too, but Jayden was our server so he’s the star of this review here. Dumpling Time was smart to have hired him. We will definitely come back, for the delicious food, the amazing atmosphere, and for the service we received here today.
… moreM S MS
Dumpling Place is a must-visit! The attentive staff, particularly Alberto and his brother Daniel, made our experience even better. The seaweed dishes, bao siomai, and other options were all delicious. Prices during happy hour are a great treat. Sitting on the outside patio, watching people stroll through beautiful Santana Row Square, adds to the ambiance. Quality food and a lovely atmosphere make this spot a standout. Highly recommend!”
… moreSuman Hazra
We initially plan to have dinner here, but one of our friends is vegetarian, and they don’t have a lot of vegetarian dishes. So we ended up having just the broccoli and spring roll and had dinner elsewhere. The broccoli was nicely quoted in garlic and was still crispy. The spring roll was fresh and crunchy, but the filling were just okay. The service seemed a little cold and rushed. The restaurant itself is pretty large, but it was largely empty Friday night. We chose to sit outside as it was nice and cool.
… moreSushmitha Belede
I had the wagyu beef gyoza, veggie dumplings and the crab dumplings. I liked the veggie and wagyu ones. But they’re mid. Oh edamame was nice and spicy.
The staff was super nice. We took a lot of time to eat, they let us chill and eat patiently even though they closed and were cleaning up.
… moreThe staff was super nice. We took a lot of time to eat, they let us chill and eat patiently even though they closed and were cleaning up.