Dumpling Time

"The Omakase Restaurant Group dominates the neighboring Design District, with Omakase for sushi and Niku for wagyu steak. But the most popular by far is Dumpling Time, which now has a location immediately outside of Chase Center in the so-called Thrive City. Dumpling Time is known for handcrafted dumplings in bright colors and modern flavors, especially slurp-worthy XLB." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff

"You’ll have two locations of this popular dumpling restaurant to choose from if you’re going to a Giants game; the Thrive City outpost is slightly closer and about a 15 minute walk away or you can hit the Design District restaurant, which is a full mile from Oracle Park. Either way, the menu stars dumplings of all shapes and sizes: slippery har gao, fluffy white bao, stuffed shu mai, and sheer bundles of xiao long bao." - Lauren Saria

"For those still favoring outdoor dining over indoor setups, the expansive front patio at Dumpling Time (it’s covered and heated!) really can’t be beat." - Eater Staff

"Dumpling Time Thrive City is the third Dumpling Time location in San Francisco and the first restaurant to officially open in Thrive City. It offers unique menu items such as scallop siu mai, big meaty pork ribs, wagyu fried rice, and Dungeness crab garlic noodles. The venue also features a full bar and is nearly double the size of the original location, with amenities including a patio, private dining room, and 10 television screens. The restaurant will utilize Yelp’s waitlist feature to enhance the dining experience." - Becky Duffett

"The popular dim sum restaurant from the Omakase group also has a restaurant nearby in the Design District. Dumpling was the first full restaurant to open a location in Thrive City in January 2020, and has been throwing down juicy XLB ever since. This location boasts a bigger menu, with hand-shaped gyoza, bao, noodles, and more." - Paolo Bicchieri