Dumpling Kitchen
Dumpling restaurant · Parkside
1935 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
Highlights
Pan-fried pork buns, XLB & pork/shrimp shumai star
Pan-fried pork buns, XLB & pork/shrimp shumai star
"Dumpling Kitchen has two locations: the original in Parkside, and a second offshoot in the Castro. Both are worth a visit for the pan-fried pork buns alone, which all have an ombré golden brown thing happening at the bottom—it’s both gorgeous and crunchy as hell. Also get here for the boiled dumplings that look like adorable, wrinkly little brains. Nothing will change your life, but it’s easy to be satisfied by a meal here." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"If you’re closer to Taraval Street, another place to head to is Dumpling Kitchen. At this dim sum restaurant, the siu mai overflows with pork and shrimp, and the xiao long bao is one of the best in the city. But the big reason to come here is Dumpling Kitchen’s pan-fried pork buns. They’re wrapped in a thick, chewy dough before being steamed, pan-fried, and then sprinkled with sesame seeds and scallions." - lani conway
"Quick service, large crowds, and dumplings that arrive at the table fast make many of the city’s best dim sum spots perfect for eating alone. One spot we especially love is Dumpling Kitchen in the Sunset. This casual place is small, with just several large round tables in the middle of the dining room and spots along the periphery ideal for couples and solo diners. There will be a wait, but parties of two or less are usually seated quickly. When it’s your turn to order, get the siu mai overflowing with pork and shrimp, the meaty xiao long bao, and crispy-bottomed pan-fried pork buns." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"This Parkside spot is always a go-to for xiao long bao, siu mai stuffed with pork and shrimp, and pan-fried pork buns wrapped in thick, chewy dough. It’s a great option for a last-minute date, and better than panic-ordering a pizza from Domino’s and trying to express-ship rose petals to your house." - julia chen 1
"There are many reasons we love this Parkside dim sum spot: the siu mai overflowing with pork and shrimp, and the meaty xiao long bao, which is one of the best versions in the city. But the very big reason is Dumpling Kitchen’s pan-fried pork buns. They’re wrapped in a thick dough before being steamed, pan-fried, and then sprinkled with sesame seeds and scallions—simple perfection." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
