Dumpling King

I think I found my new favorite Chinese restaurant in the city!! Everything we had was soooo delicious and reasonably priced. I like the cozy dine-in experience and how you could watch and see how fresh the dumplings and noodles are made. Will definitely be going back and bringing my family and friends here. What we ordered: Shanghai soup dumplings, zhajianjmian fresh noodles, pan friend pork bao, ice bear green lychee, ice bead honey lemon Highly recommend!

Went here with a big group after a round at Presidio. Absolutely perfect spot! Pitchers of Saporro, dumplings immaculate, noodles absolutely delicious, the cumin lamb was reordered a few times but the creme de la creme was the salt and pepper pork chops. Will 100% go back to Dumpling King anytime I visit SF. Forgot to take pictures of the food because it kept coming out nonstop. Service was great and the food was scrumptious. Must go!

Another fantastic visit to Dumpling King! This was my third time dining here, and I finally brought my parents along & they absolutely loved it. Everything from the juicy xiao long bao to the crispy pan-fried dumplings was on point. The Shanghainese stir-fried noodles and dry-fried chicken wings are a must here; so flavorful and satisfying. Also unlocked a new favorite today: their black sesame dessert buns was soft, nutty, and just the right amount of sweetness. The service was friendly and fast, and the food came out piping hot. It’s always such a treat to find a spot that’s consistently good, and Dumpling King never disappoints. Can’t wait to try more of the menu on my next visit.

Honestly, this place IMO is better than Dumpling Home in Hayes Valley. We walked in at 5:30, and food came super quickly. Everything we got was amazing. We got the Four Bao Special, Broccoli beef (cuts of beef were high quality), Shanghai soup Dumplings, Shumai (?) dumplings. SOOO GOOD. Our server Johnson was super nice and helpful in the ordering process. The atmosphere is cool as you can see the chefs making the food and it’s very clean. Bathrooms were very clean which is something I always look for!! 5 stars from me, will definitely be back.

Amazing food and staff. Tasted the garlic noodles, pork/shrimp dumplings, sour & sweet chicken, the rice. Everything was so tasteful. The chili sauce on the table also really good!

Not fine dining but very solid dumplings and food. The soup dumplings were tasty, but our 5 pot stickers could have used more browning and the salt and pepper wings were battered and deep fried. Tasty, but not what we expected. Service was good and the non dumpling dishes looked good too.

Delicious. You will want to plan on looking for street parking if you don’t live there, but should be able to find some within a few minutes. The setting is nothing special but you should be going there for the food. Service is fine, and what you would expect for an authentic dim sum restaurant. They have a fairly good selection to choose from and the prices are very reasonable. We ended up ordering Shanghai soup dumplings (Q1; delicious, very hot), BBQ pork bao (R1; delicious), egg custard bao (R6; delicious), sesame balls (T4; so good), kurobuta pork bao (T1; delicious with textural delight), and chili oil wontons (S1; so good). Definitely check this place out; worth the trip.

Incredible Vegetarian food! garlic noodles, green beans, double egg fried rice, veggie bao, soup dumplings, mapo tofu. Great portions and quality

Had a delightful dinner here. They have a huge variety of dumplings and a strong vegan/vegetarian menu. The beef pho soup dumplings were incredible - never seen that before. Their beef mala bao were also creative and great. Service was slow and not very attentive (our table was in front of the restaurant).", although it was a busy night. Overall would come again!

Clean decor and seemingly nice enough staff but the food was only ok. Ordered the ha gow, shu mai, soup dumplings, wontons in chili oil and beef chow fun. Everything but the wontons were lacking in flavor. It was just too subtle of a flavor. More salt was needed and I'm Chinese. I don't like things too salty so that's saying a lot. The beef chow fun had a lot of bean sprouts but not enough noodles. The beef was also pretty flavorless. The wontons were the best because they had the most flavor but it was pretty mild. Soup dumplings had thick skin and minimal amount of soup. Although I did see them making them in the back so at least it's made in house. Finally, they charge 3% for credit cards. Didn't see that until we got the bill. Don't love that.

Overall decent but double check your order. I placed an order with the person at the register and ordered five all non-meat items to go (or so I thought) one onion pancake to eat there to test out as a benchmarker (not for me-I prefer a more egg crispy, less corn starchy pancake), I took his recommendation of the black sesame which was good as it was cute. It was all good. How a pork bao ended up on my order is unbeknownst to me. I'm not a 100% vegetarian but I don't eat most meats in the US so I was grossed out to realize I had ingested something foreign to my stomach and did not have a pleasant time digesting my meal. Thankfully I only had one bun out of the six and the manager agreed to refund the item over the phone "as a one time courtesy" lol I certainly hope that doesn't happen again! I would've definitely caught the mistake had the order been repeated back like most places do. I should've known when my card didn't go through the first time. "rejection IS redirection" I get it now!

We went here for a quick date after my husband and I visited his grandma. I was craving for dumplings and the other place I wanted to go to is closed. We came across this place and we had great food! We were seated right away as it was not busy. We ordered potstickers, bbq baos, sesame balls, custard baos, pork and shrimp dumplings, Shanghai(?) soup dumplings and ordered garlic noodles and sesame chicken to go. Everything was tasty and warm and cozy! I loooved their custard baos! It was my first time trying it and it was like eating a cloud! Plus, they have the cuuutest panda design! It was definitely heavenly! I also loved the sesame balls. Very light and crunchy that we ended up ordering one more order to go. The place has a good vibe. There is a monitor with water falls streaming down that calms the eyes. They also serve hot tea on the house! No need to order for additional charge! Will definitely come back!

Very helpful service and the food was alright. The salmon avocado fried rice and the salt and pepper fried chicken are the must get! Of course, prices were expensive. $16-20 for 4 special soup dumplings???

A true hidden gem on Clement! This modern, cozy dumpling spot serves absolutely outstanding food. The menu has a great variety, including plenty of delicious vegetarian options. Their vegetarian xiao long bao is hands-down the best I've ever had--hot, soupy, flavorful, and made completely in-house. Do not leave without trying the dry-fried chicken wings. They're incredibly tender, perfectly crispy, and the sweet-spicy flavor is addictive. The owner is warm, welcoming, and clearly cares about the food and the experience. Everything we tried was fantastic. Highly recommend--come hungry and try a bit of everything. You won't be disappointed!

Came in for lunch on a Sunday and pretty happy with the food here! The garlic noodles were delicious, especially when paired with the chili oil. They were buttery and very garlicky! General Tso's chicken was to die for... sweet and spicy, juicy tender chicken and a good portion size. We also ordered the vegetable soup dumplings and kung pao chicken dumplings, but these dishes were just okay. Both were quite bland and the kung pao had way too much oil. Service was quick and attentive. They had a pretty large menu which was cool too!

We tried Dumpling King as it is one of the restaurants open later on Clement St, and were not disappointed. We were with my nieces, who can be quite picky and difficult to please. We ordered the salmon avocado fried rice, shanghai soup dumpling, kimchi & pork soup dumpling, shrimp & scallop dumpling, pan fried chicken pot sticker, and zhajiang mian. We all really loved the dumplings. My nieces especially loved the shanghai soup dumpling, but my partner and I preferred the kimchi & pork soup dumpling since it was slightly spicy. We also loved the shrimp & scallop dumpling, and wished we got another order since it only came with three dumplings. The pan fried chicken pot stickers were also very good, with the filling having a nice meaty and chivey flavor. I thought the zhajiang mian was pretty tasty, although my partner (half Korean) said the flavor was a bit different from a traditional zhajiang mian. The salmon avocado fried rice was the least memorable. It wasn't bad, but we probably would another something else next time. Overall, we really enjoyed Dumpling King and would come back again!

Loved this place! Fresh cucumber salad and chicken pan fried dumplings! Cute sweet buns for dessert! Can't wait to come back and try more delicious items i saw others eating! Service was great too there's a whole crew of nice guys working the night we were there.

I'd do a 4.5 if I could! The place is light and bright, if a little clinical. The service was good and so was the food. It's slightly on the pricier end of casual SF dining, but not too bad. You make your choices with a marker on their extensive menu sheets. Goldfish Dumpling (Shrimp and Chive): Tender and delicious. I really like the filling on these ones. Dried Fried Chicken Wings: It's hard to top San Tung, but these are great. Big, meaty, and extremely crunchy batter. The sauce is really sticky and gooey. A bit of a splurge for 8 at $19, but good stuff. Beef Chow Fun: Solid classic! No complaints. Cumin Lamb: This was really good. Tender meat and a whole lot of onions.

My second time coming here post farmers market and can confirm this place is delicious! The garlic noodles and general tso chicken were AMAZING and star of the spread. We loved the buttery noodles and saucy chicken. The flavors were 10/10. Special call out for the chili oil -- loveeeeeed it. My dumpling options were a little limited due to dietary restrictions, so tried out the veggie soup dumplings and kung pao chicken dumplings. Neither were all that impressive or memorable and definitely expected a lot more given the restaurant name. Overall, great spot on Clement to enjoy a nice sit down meal. Quick service and plenty of tables :)

Dumplings aren't usually my thing, but I was with The Wife, and she thought it would be good. Glad I went along. There are plenty of pescatarian options, and we ordered a few. We got the vegetarian bao, vegetarian pot stickers, scallion pancakes, and scallion oil noodles. The Wife ordered the noodles, and she had to give them to me because of the spice level. No problem. I liked everything very much, and ate until I was stuffed. The bao were an interesting shade of green, and I can't really describe the flavor, which was different than anything I've had. The pancakes were like naan. Service was fast, and the total was $44.54 before tip. Quite reasonable, considering all the leftovers, enough for another meal.

Really nice quality food with a huge variety of dumplings and other plates. Presentation is very nice and everything was delicious. My family liked everything.

Not too busy on a weekday night, walked in at 7pm with plenty of open tables. We ordered *pork and chives steamed dumplings *pork xiaolongbao *pea sprouts - very fresh *salt and pepper fish fillets - not as heavy of a flavor as I expected but good nonetheless It was definitely too much food for 2 people but our eyes were bigger than our stomach haha. A great spot to pop in for a casual dinner, wasn't the most amazing food I've had but everything was delicious and a perfect little weekday dinner.

Tasty food, nice decor and ambiance, friendly service, extensive menu. This may be the new go-to Chinese place for my family. We really liked the string beans, garlic noodles, chili oil wontons, scallion pancakes, and panda custard buns. The salt and pepper chicken wings were almost too big!

I explored clement st with my family today, and came across dumpling king. There was no wait, but still a good amount of people! Inside looked very clean. I had trouble with one of their bathroom lights. As for the food, we ordered quite a few dishes. I really did enjoy each dish. The Sichuan spicy fried chicken is delicious, but It could be a bit more spicy! I liked the scallion pancakes because it wasn't oily! Sometimes when you order this at some places, it can be really oily. The xiao long baos and chilli wontons were 10/10! No complaints. My least favorite was the piggy red bean buns. It just tasted odd to me, and I'm usually a big fan of red bean paste! Overall, I had a great experience here! I would definitely come again if I'm in the area.

Walked by Dumpling King while we were visiting Green Apple Books. The photos in the windows looked very appetizing and after a quick check on Yelp, we decided to eat lunch here. From the outside, it looked like it might be a hole-in-the-wall, but we were pleasantly surprised to see that it was very clean inside. The menu was two different laminated pages. We started off with the cucumber salad, which came in a cute dish, and were good. Their Shanghai soup dumplings were perfect - with a thicker wrapper, which I prefer. Chow mein was decent. The pan fried chicken potstickers had kale and corn inside, which I was not expecting - while the presentation was lovely, I should have ordered the pan fried pork buns (the photo of which caught my eye). I had heard that dumplings were all the rage in SF and was not up to a long wait at a famous dumpling restaurant. Dumpling King had exactly what we wanted, without the wait!

Dumpling King replaced a slew of restaurants that previously occupied this space. Pretty good XLBs and dim sum. Surprisingly for us as we previously tried another restaurant at this same spot serving similar items and that one wasn't as good. Our favorites on recent visit are the XLBs, the Siu Mai, shrimp and chives dumplings. Service is also good. Give them a try next time you are shopping around here. Located on Clement and 5th Ave.

I've been coming here for 12 years. It never disappoints and the pork intestine hot n spicy dip is the best, followed by braised beef noodle soup and their braised pork and rice. Any dumpling is a must especially their soup dumpling the original ones.

Very clean with nice touch of decoration. Service is very tentative and fast. A big plus when you have to worry about parking at a meter. Easy menu so you know exactly what you are getting. Sao long bao - 8/10 tased good, mushy fillings rather than juice popping. Pot sticker - 7/10 fillings have more vege than meat made it kinda mushy and skin was not hardened or crunchy. Pan fried buns - 8/10 juice popping and meat was tasty. Skin was a tiny bit too thick and caused dryness Noodles - 9/10 good portion, soup is good but took over by overwhelming white pepper, still not bad.

date & time: monday october 27, 2025 @ noon vice: couples, besties & friend groups in fall argyle sweaters, plaid skirts & knee high boots decor: contemporary asian eatery service: nice & efficient imbibe; thai bear iced tea devour; house noodles, dumplings & sweet & sour pork pass: vegetarian dumplings total; $68.38

I was so excited to eat dumplings but some of the dishes were lacking :( we got the zhajiang noodles, xlb, pan fried soup buns and salt and pepper squid. The noodles were our favorite dish and so flavorful! The noodle texture was nice and Al dente. The xlb was alright, skins a bit thick. The pan friend buns were full of soup but the bottom could've been crispier. Tasted a bit stale. The salt and pepper squid was the most disappointing bc it was basically flavorless. I love salt and pepper seasoning but it seemed like the completely forgot the seasoning bc I could not taste it at all. We had to dip the squid in the noodle sauce for flavor lol. Service was good and food came out fast!

Stopped by one night to check out this 'new' dumpling spot, food was alright until the soup dumplings arrived. Staff was friendly and nice but service was slow and careless. Tables and chairs are not kept clean enough in between. Sat on two dirty tables, table stayed dirty the whole meal even when it was already mentioned. The crab xlb had none to minimal crab flavor. The dumpling's skin is too thick and the meat's quality overall was not fresh with an off-putting taste. The hot and sour soup dumpling was good, great flavor and consistency. The dried-fried beans had great flavor but the quality of the beans were old, grainy & tough. Scallion pancake and the fried buns were decent.

A decent choice with good food, but nothing special to me. Maybe that's my fault for going to a place called Dumpling King and not getting dumplings but a lot of the dishes tasted like things I could either get somewhere else, or get a better version of somewhere else. My favourite was the cumin lamb, which is a dish I always enjoy. But I found it had too little lamb and was a little too salty. The garlic noodles had great texture, but was too light on the garlic. The taro puffs were unfortunately, just bland. With that said, the service was fantastic and the restaurant was clean. But in a city filled with countless Dumpling X restaurants, this starts to blend into the crowd for me.

You HAVE to try this place! Stumbled upon this restaurant while looking for Chinese food. Turns out, they had just opened that week. We ordered the sweet and sour pork, salt and pepper fish, and chicken fried rice. Everything was tasty. We saw other tables ordering buns and dumplings, which looked soooo good. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would be a regular. Restaurant itself is clean and vibrant. Service is very quick. The chili oil on the table has a good amount of spice. Highly recommend!

Dumplings for everyone. They have lunch specials too, but we liked their Dumplings and potstickers and every dish we had was good. We liked the garlic green beans. They weren't very greasy and the beans were fresh. The crunchy potstickers were a hit. My friends were confused about the lemon iced tea bear. I kept pushing the ice under so the bear would melt. I think it's a marketing thing for kids and girls. Hot and sour soup was meh. We wouldn't get this again. Also the noodles were spicy for the noodle soup and the pork inside was fatty, so we would skip this too. Stick with the dumplings and you'll do fine. Everything was hot and fresh and the staff seemed friendly. You can watch them making the Dumplings from scratch at the back.

Menu is a bit confusing. It's a big menu as expected from the Clement street. However things that should be appetizer are in their own meat sections etc. regardless the food is better than an average Chinese restaurant. Soup dumplings are great. I got cumin lamb and didn't disappoint. Service is not anything special, it's ok. The place did a nice job with decorating- a waterfall projected on a large wall with pretty flowers on the other side. I think with a bit more attention to the service, the feel can be elevated complementing the decor and ambience.

Stumbled upon this new spot and decided to give it a try and I'm glad we did! The interior is newly renovated and has a friendly vibe. We were seated right away and ordered the soup dumplings, zhajiang mian, and string beans. Everything was pretty good but the zhajiang mian was definitely the highlight! The noodles were perfectly chewy and full of flavor! Would definitely come back to try other dishes!

Elevated Chinese dumpling spot - heads up the steamed dumplings are Cantonese dimsum style with rice based wrappers, not wheat based. Salt and pepper tofu - surprise hit. Might be the best I've ever had. So crispy on the outside and soft and silky inside, good garlic flavor too. Dumplings - was surprised by the rice paper skin, but all tasty and beautiful Veggie buns - the buns were almost a little too soft, but appreciated the fragrant wrappers. Would skip these next time.

I came around 6pm on a Wednesday and the restaurant surprised me with its captivating artwork around the restaurant. The team worked quickly and swiftly and was communicative with customers. The portion of the service I was disappointed with was the food. The dumplings didn't have much flavor and the spicy dumplings were simply the normal dumplings with chili oil. Underwhelming taste, small portions, but great vibez

Quality/Quantity - Another great discovery! My guest over ordered as usual, lol. We got the following: T1. Juicy Pan Fried Kurobuta Pork Baos - Good, but we have had better. Bread to meat ratio was slightly off for me, too much bread. Fresh, hot off the pan with the usual warning that it is piping hot inside and has soup inside. Decent size. 06. Four Dumpling Special - "Regular" dim sum. But got a chance to see and try one of each. My least favorite, not bad, just that the other 3 dishes were better. P1. ZhaJiang Mian - The waiter gave instructions to mix before eating. And a warning that this was spicy. I felt a medium spice level, perfect for us, and it was overall very good. My second favorite of the meal. L11. Chicken Chow Fun - Generous and a good size tender chicken breast. This was the hit of the meal! Decent portions, but we are light eaters and we over ordered. It is rare that a standard dish like this can impress me, congrats! Overall the food (and service) was 5 stars. I believe the dumplings are usually made fresh at location; see pictures of the windowed station. No one was doing it today. The first 3 items above are their best sellers. Atmosphere - Small local business. New, clean, and so relaxing with the projector waterfall; see video. Also check out the two new bathrooms. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm or 11pm. Metered street parking - Free residential parking if you are willing to walk. Today my guest has limited walking ability, so metered parking it was. Service - Very patient with us as we were first time customers. So I had a few questions, best sellers and why...? They also got us everything we needed. Price - $64 + tip, reasonably priced. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since March of 2025. We will be regular customers.

Solid place for xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and some excellent chicken wings. Service was very good, ambiance is very casual but nice enough, rest of the food was good (my shu, beef and broccoli, calamari, green beans, two kinds of noodles, two kinds of steamed dessert buns, I forget what else we ordered, but it was a lot) but didn't stand out enough to stick in my mind - which isn't a slight, it's more that competition here is intense. 3.5 stars but not convinced to round up.

best customer service in the city truly. Cant get enough of their amazing dumplings. Whenever im craving some they never faily to fulfill me

The food was fantastic! I came in late. Service for one is always a little awkward. But, once again, Dumpling king delivers incredible dumplings and shumai.

Service, ambiance, food is great! Would definitely come back. Right amount spice for all the foods and very friendly service. Very accommodating as well.

Came here for a late lunch at 2 pm on a weekday with my brother and his wife who were visiting from overseas and learned that the previous owner who had this restaurant under another name had to sell and hence the name change. Johnson was our server who happened to be one of the sons of the owner greeted us and we ordered 3 dishes which were very good. No changes were made in the dining area as the previous owners had it for a short time. Restroom was very clean and well stocked. Dining room ambience was the same as my previous visit and price point for 3 items, with tea and soda cane to $60 with a 20% tip. Highly recommend as a lunch or dinner spot in a casual setting.

Great variety of soup dumplings. Solid dim sum with Korean flair. Order from menu or QR code. Very trippy digital art one wall. Service could have been more attentive. Had to ask for soy sauce, missing tea cup etc -- but they just opened this location would certainly go again!

New place couple months old now. Open late some nights! Needed to drown our sorrows over the Warriors loss needed a place that stays open past 9pm and here we are! Staff is friendly and welcoming. Had a craving for Tomato Beef Chow Mein and this place came through! Good serving of pan fried noodles (Hong Kong Style). Sauce was flavorful with sweetness. Lots of the veggies and beef. We also got salt and pepper fish filets and taro curry puff. Fish had light batter not oily and loved all the fixins they were tossed with. The puff were like the "woo tao" you get for dim sum but had curry inside mixed with chicken peas and carrots. I would like more curry flavor. Just saying not a negative as it did have curry flavor. This place did not disappoint and we didn't even get any dumplings. I'll be back for sure!

Delicious. You will want to plan on looking for street parking if you don't live there, but should be able to find some within a few minutes. The setting is nothing special but you should be going there for the food. Service is fine, and what you would expect for an authentic dim sum restaurant. They have a fairly good selection to choose from and the prices are very reasonable. We ended up ordering Shanghai soup dumplings (Q1; delicious, very hot), BBQ pork bao (R1; delicious), egg custard bao (R6; delicious), sesame balls (T4; so good), kurobuta pork bao (T1; delicious with textural delight), and chili oil wontons (S1; so good). Definitely check this place out; worth the trip.

We were so pleased with the food both quality and flavor. Everything was great and very chill environment with fast service. Ordered Shang Mai soup dumpling, boa bbq pork, Mongolian beef dumpling and shrimp chive potsticker. Perfect amount for two. So good - can't wait to come back.

I came here with my boyfriend to have dinner. At first we were going to go to this Hawaiian barbecue spot that was close to this restaurant but we were not convinced. It was the best decision we've made. The food was delicious. Cucumber salad and the dumplings were so good!

This new family owned Chinese and dim sum spot in the Richmond District did not disappoint! I came with a party of six, which meant we got to try a variety of dishes family style and everything was delicious with a lot of WOK HEI (that signature smoky, charred aroma and flavor you want in authentic Cantonese stir-fried dishes) My favorites were: - Bear iced lemon tea - SO CUTE!! - Crab roe soup dumplings - juicy and packed with flavor - Shanghainese noodles - thick and bouncy - Dried chicken wings - standout. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside!! - Walnut shrimp - lightly battered and flavorful - Egg Custard Bao - soft and fluffy, creamy custard (can't get over these cute!) The menu is extensive, the ambience welcoming and clean, and service was quick. We left so full and can't wait to be back for more.

The the waiter brought us hot tea & water. We were happy with the service from the waiters. Ice Bear Thai ice tea: cute & not too sweet,well balance. Sesame chicken: the best I had. Orange chicken: it was alright. Chicken chow mein: good flavor didn't feel greasy. Pork buns: sweet glaze on top of the bun, with perfect amount of feelig inside. I need more! Pork bao was good too. If I had to choose one I will go with the Pork buns. Chicken bao: I am glad it wasn't gamey and sometimes it could taste like chicken soup, which it didn't, would order again. Taro bao: it's good like a mochi texture. Egg custard bao: delicious it reminded me of a bread I used to eat when I was a child. The custer inside its perfect. Sesame swirl bao: it tasted like peanut butter to me. They gave us sesame balls on the house. Thank you!

I ordered the Chow Fun beef. It was soaked with vegetable oil. And the beef after trying to chew each piece, i had to spit it out or swallow it whole. It was like chewing on an oil covered thick rubber band. The worst chow fun I have ever eaten. To top it off 2 orders cost me 75 bucks for delivery by Uber eats. I don't mind paying for quality food. This was ridiculously overpriced for what it was. Never again.

Dumpling King in San Francisco is exceptional because every bite delivers juicy, perfectly seasoned fillings wrapped in tender yet resilient skins, balancing comfort and craftsmanship, whether you order classic pork chive, shrimp, or vegetarian options, all served quickly, affordably, and consistently, making it a beloved neighborhood staple where late night cravings, casual lunches, and nostalgic flavors collide, reminding locals and visitors alike why simple food, done right, can feel luxurious, satisfying, and unforgettable across generations, cultures, budgets, moods, schedules, seasons and neighborhoods, citywide, daily joy.

Came here for dinner and tried the Shanghai soup dumplings and mapo tofu. The dumplings were tasty but a bit sticky (they broke apart easily), and didn't come with any of the standard vinegar dipping sauce. The mapo tofu was flavorful with a nice numbing spice; definitely get rice on the side. Service was fast and friendly. Overall a good spot

for a place that opened recently, the interior could be nicer. the chairs are mismatched and some look quite old. the sauce trays are messy, something that could be easily fixed. i wish the tea was loose leaf instead of one tea bag. the food quality varies. the mapo tofu was entirely flavorless. the chili oil pork dumplings were delicious and juicy. the goldfish dumpling was good, but nothing special. the black bean noodles (zhajiang mian) was decent; the noodles were a little overcooked, but the sauce is flavorful. the thai iced tea with the bear is nice, but they should add less ice so the tea bear can actually melt into the drink. i get that it's to keep the bear afloat, but i was looking forward to having it balance out the sweet cream on top. the salt and pepper squid was a good appetizer. the service is alright. they came by once.

The xiao ling bao (pork steamed dumplings) was good - not great. In my take out no ginger vinegar soy sauce was given. Flavor good, skin was a little thick but overall tasty.

This place is pretty tasty! And the menu is HUGE. Service was alright but they were pretty busy so understandable. Only complaint is the prices were a little higher than other places that are similar to this one. Portions were decent though.