Dumpling Bar Chinese Restaurant

Chinese restaurant · Encinitas

Dumpling Bar Chinese Restaurant

Chinese restaurant · Encinitas

119 N El Camino Real Suite E, Encinitas, CA 92024

Highlights

Handmade dumplings, noodles, pork chops, and unique BaoTea combos

119 N El Camino Real Suite E, Encinitas, CA 92024 Get directions

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@dumplingbarencinitas

$20–30 · Menu

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Handmade Chinese Dumplings Emerge in North County | Eater San Diego

"Located in the Encinitas Village Shopping Center near Trader Joe’s, Dumpling Bar opens on Monday, September 16 after 15 months of construction and renovation. The 1,300-square-foot restaurant seats approximately 32 people (11 tables inside and two tables outside) and is one of the few Chinese dumpling spots in North County with a display kitchen where diners can watch a dedicated chef flatten scratch-made dough and fill wrappers. Backed by the team behind Taste of Hong Kong, Kanpai BBQ & Shabu, and China Max, the owners bring decades of culinary experience to the menu, which features soup dumplings (xiao long bao), potstickers, steamed dumplings with Kurobuta pork and shrimp or vegan fillings, and chicken wontons in chili sauce that can be requested with added green Sichuan peppercorns for extra kick; housemade chili oil and chili crisp will be available at each table. The restaurant will also offer “thumb buns” (mini pan-fried buns) served in containers balanced atop tumblers of drinks like soda, Thai tea, or boba milk tea, and dessert dumplings filled with sweet red bean, chocolate, or black sesame. During its early days Dumpling Bar will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and its handmade dumplings will carry over to the planned resurrection of China Max on Convoy Street slated for mid-November." - Helen I. Hwang

https://sandiego.eater.com/2024/9/16/24245987/dumpling-bar-chinese-restaurant-new-opening-encinitas-north-county-san-diego

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Handmade Chinese Dumplings Are About to Arrive in Encinitas | Eater San Diego

"Coming soon to the Encinitas Village Shopping Center, Dumpling Bar is a new dumpling restaurant backed by the team behind Taste of Hong Kong, Kanpai BBQ, and the resurrected China Max. Customers will be able to watch dumplings being handmade in an open kitchen, with varieties that include soup dumplings (xiao long bao), potstickers, steamed dumplings with Kurobuta pork and shrimp or vegan fillings, and chicken won tons in chili sauce. Another specialty will be mini pan-fried “thumb buns” piled into containers balanced on tumblers of soda, Thai tea, or boba milk tea, mirroring a popular street snack in China, and dessert dumplings will be offered with chocolate, red bean, or black sesame fillings. Co-owner Shuai Liu tells Eater the team is “excited to bring a great dumpling restaurant to North County where the dumplings will be house-made, not frozen.” The menu will also range from appetizers and soups to fried rice and stir-fried noodle dishes. Construction is complete and the team is waiting for final city inspection, so the opening could be any day now." - Helen I. Hwang

https://sandiego.eater.com/2024/4/16/24131235/dumpling-bar-chinese-restaurant-new-opening-encinitas-san-diego

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Vanessa Soqui

Google

Dishes ordered... * Braised Beef Noodle Soup * Chicken Wonton with spicy chili * Pan fried xiao long bao on top of milk tea When I saw milk tea topped with Bao on Instagram, I knew I needed to try it out. Braised Beef was so soft & flavorful, broth had great flavor, a pickled veggie was included in the soup (may not be for everyone, I enjoyed it). Everything was delicious, very filling. The food and milk tea are all made fresh. I enjoyed The Dumpling Bar way more than Din Tai Fung. I would of ordered more dishes if I had more people with us. I definitely will be returning.

Rebecca Ho

Google

Came for dinner at around 5:30pm on a Wednesday. It was a bit busy, but the servers were very attentive, ensuring that every guest was well taken care of. Food was great, and the service was even better! My server was extremely helpful in helping me decide what to get, and her recommendations were spot on! I started with the beef potstickers and they were very juicy and packed with flavor. The chicken wontons and cucumber salad are a MUST, and the milk green tea was delicious. The custard bun was a great dessert to end the meal too. Every dish I tried was well worth it! The ambiance was very nice, the restaurant is a bit small but it makes for a good service. I enjoyed watching the chefs make the dumplings through an open window, which added to the experience. The overall vibe was very chic and sophisticated, definitely on par with other high-end restaurants. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends!!

Zongping Zhang

Google

Every dishes is unique and delicious. We traveled to here from Seattle and found this place. We ordered fried dumplings, steamed baos, crispy pork chops with noodles,cucumber and green beans salad, BBQ ribs etc. Everything is very tasty and delicious. The servers were so kind with friendly support. Overall we really enjoyed the food and entertainment here. This is a perfect place for handmade dumplings and noodles lover. Price is very reasonable. I do recommend perhaps sharing dishes, the portion sizes are pretty big. Definitely we will comeback.

Dudj Zaragoza

Google

The female service sucks doing her job. She doesn’t asked who order what. She just drop the order and leave. The beef soup needs the beef flavoring. Dumplings 🥟 just ok. Damn I drove an hour for this 😂

Alex Sutedja

Google

The BaoTea combo is not just a gimmick! 6 pan fried xiao long bao in a bowl placed on top of boba tea. It's definitely a sight to see. This would be really convenient if you have to walk around and eat, but if you have a place to sit, I'd recommend separating them right away. You don't want your hot dumplings to be cold or your drink to get warm. The mini dumplings were tasty and even though they're small, they still contain the soup inside! The skin is lightly fried and adds a nice slight crisp in each bite. For the drink, you can choose any drink you like and I opted for the brown sugar milk tea. It was so good! The service here was wonderful! The server for my table was friendly and she brought us water and checked on us periodically to see if we needed anything else. It was quiet at lunch time on a weekday and it's nice to be able to just take your time to enjoy these amazing food.

Xitlaly Jiminez

Google

This place was bomb!! The cucumber salad was a bit TOO vinagery for me. The only thing I didn't like. String beans were the best part. We tried the boba drinks, they were okay but still good. The price was good for the amount of food and the speed of the service.

Angeline Chia

Google

This place is cozy and comfortable. The food is great, light, and filling. The crispy pork is fire, dumplings are served hot and are flavorful. We had the brown sugar milk tea, it was sweet and refreshing. I recommend this place to chill after a long work day. It's a nice place to spend time with your friends or bf/gf.

Wu Coolbe

Google

Now I know why there is always a line. Xiaolongbao is 100% hand-made on site. Xiaolongbao - Savory pork with rich broth, and the tender dough with vinegar melts on my tongue is a harmonious blend. Pan Fried pork XLB – Similar to XLB, but creates a crunchy and satisfying texture. Chicken wonton with chili sauce - a softer and more delicate texture served with a dipping hot sauce. Service - The service is efficient, with orders arriving promptly and drinks being refilled as needed. The waitress makes excellent food recommendations, and taking into account my preferences.