The 33 Best Restaurants In The Mission

"The best dumplings in the Mission are at Dumpling Story, the second outpost of the Pacific Heights original. At this walk-in Valencia spot, you’ll fill tables with steamers of translucent xiao long bao, crisp-bottomed shengjianbao, and boiled cabbage and pork with pudgy, hand-folded edges. And the space itself is one of the vibiest in the area, complete with plush green booths, monkey chandeliers overhead, and a full bar. So head here with a group when you want to snag dinner before going out, or after spending an afternoon soaking in the sun at Dolores like a lizard." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez