Dumpling Time
Asian restaurant · Mission Bay ·
Handcrafted dumplings, XLB, dim sum, noodles, and bar
Handcrafted dumplings, XLB, dim sum, noodles, and bar
"Stop and stare at the apron-clad chefs as they hand-make every dumpling to-order at the newest restaurant from the team behind Okane and Omakase. The bao (steamed buns), xiao long bao (soup dumplings), and gyoza (pan crisped dumplings) shouldn’t be missed, but make sure to save room for dessert—the trio of buns in the aptly named “happy endings” portion of the menu is a must-have: green tea, egg yolk, beet and taro buns are some of the best in the city. This popular spot is crowded for lunch and dinner, so get there early if you want to snag some of their signatures (they often run out)." - Airbnb
"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." - Eater Staff
"This mini-chain leans into gimmicks like ginormous xiao long bao served with a straw, and while these are far from the best dumplings you’ll have in the city, you’re coming here for the seafood gyoza, a.k.a. the standout at this SoMa spot. The plump shellfish sacks are stuffed with crab and shrimp, crisped up on the bottom, and dressed up with chili butter sauce. Order one all to yourself, and do your best to ignore the nearby tourists wearing freshly bought Fisherman’s Wharf sweatshirts." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"Since its 2017 debut, Dumpling Time has spawned several locations across the Bay Area but the Design District is where it all began. This is not a traditionalist dim sum spot, rather it’s a place to go if you want to experience shrimp toast made on a Chinese doughnut base or dumplings filled with five-spice lamb or soup dumplings spilling with pork belly and coconut milk. If you’re looking for a pre-game dining option there’s also an outpost at Thrive City outside Chase Center." - Paolo Bicchieri
"The Omakase Group’s dim sum operation and the first full restaurant to open in Thrive City (January 2020), known for juicy xiao long bao and a broader menu of hand-shaped gyoza, bao, noodles, and more; located in the Design District/Thrive City." - Paolo Bicchieri
