"You could spin around 15 times, blindfolded, then point a finger at a map of San Francisco and it’d land near a great dumpling spot, like United Dumplings. Their hand-folded dumplings highlight more unique ingredients, like tender bulgogi, chicken and truffle oil, and a mix of gooey mozzarella, corn, and chicken. But don't overlook their more traditional ones, like pan-fried potstickers with pork and Napa cabbage. You'll also want to order the garlicky string beans and sautéed pea shoots—they alone are worth the trip. " - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez