Meet Dumpling

Chinese restaurant · San Diego

Meet Dumpling

Chinese restaurant · San Diego

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2907 Shelter Island Dr suite 104, San Diego, CA 92106

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Handmade dumplings, beef noodle soup, and boba teas  

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+1 619 269 7668
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Best Restaurants in San Diego’s Point Loma Neighborhood | Eater San Diego

"Meet Dumplings sits only a few doors down from Supannee House of Thai in an unremarkable plaza off Shelter Island. The restaurant, which is co-owned by husband-and-wife duo Howard Gao and Alice Yang, serves handmade, pillowy, and plump dumplings from Gao’s hometown Chinese province of Liaoning. The dumplings here are the real highlight — order them stuffed with green chive, shrimp, and pork — but leave room to try the green onion pancake and beef noodle soup with a flavored boba tea. Indoor table seating is limited, but everything on the menu travels well as takeout." - Keri Bridgwater

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The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"Don’t be fooled by Meet Dumpling’s nondescript storefront in the Point Loma strip mall, near San Diego’s marinas and military bases. The tiny Chinese restaurant, owned by a husband-wife team that moved from San Francisco in 2022, serves dumplings from the Chinese province of Liaoning, where co-owner Howard Gao grew up. A small cut-out in the kitchen door gives customers a first-hand view of the deliberate process that begins with a piece of dough being broken off and flattened with a rolling pin. Each wrapper is filled individually and pinched in pleats before being dropped in scorching hot water. The boiled dumplings are available with fillings, including ground pork, shrimp, celery, mushrooms, and cabbage; the green chive dumplings with shrimp and pork are a signature dish. The rest of the menu is worth exploring: Dongbei beef noodle soup with thin, springy wheat noodles and Beijing-style zhajiangmian noodles, mixed tableside with sesame oil, soy sauce, and housemade chile oil for a kick. Also try the rougamo, a Shaanxi flatbread sandwich with stewed seasoned meat, paying homage to the Western province where Gao’s wife, Alice Wang, grew up. No meal here is complete without an order of boba tea, made with muddled fruit like passionfruit, lychee, or strawberry. Know before you go: Take a peek in the kitchen cut-out to see the dumplings scratch made in small batches." - Candice Woo

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The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Diego

"Don’t be fooled by Meet Dumpling’s nondescript storefront in the Point Loma strip mall, near San Diego’s marinas and military bases. The tiny Chinese restaurant, owned by a husband-wife team that moved from San Francisco in 2022, serves dumplings from the Chinese province of Liaoning where co-owner Howard Gao grew up.  A small cut-out in the kitchen door gives customers a first-hand view of the deliberate process that begins with a piece of dough being broken off and flattened with a rolling pin. Each wrapper is filled individually and pinched in pleats before being dropped in scorching hot water. The boiled dumplings are available with fillings, including ground pork, shrimp, celery, mushrooms, and cabbage; the green chive dumplings with shrimp and pork are a signature dish. The rest of the menu is also worth exploring with options like Dongbei beef noodle soup with thin, springy wheat noodles and Beijing-style zhajiangmian noodles, mixed tableside with sesame oil, soy sauce, and housemade chile oil for a kick. Also try the rougamo, a Shaanxi flatbread sandwich with stewed seasoned meat, paying homage to the Western province where Gao’s wife, Alice Wang, grew up. No meal here is complete without an order of boba tea, made with muddled fruit like passionfruit, lychee, or strawberry." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang

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San Diego Restaurants Serving the Best Chinese Food | Eater San Diego

"This tiny Point Loma spot distinguishes itself by handmaking its dumplings, often right when you order them. The plump boiled dumplings are available with a variety of fillings, from shrimp, chive, and pork to cabbage and pork, mushroom and chicken, and celery with beef. Newly added items include the tasty Beijing zhajiangmian noodle dish and the rougamo, a Shaanxi street food comprised of stewed pork sandwiched in a pillowy Chinese flatbread." - Helen I. Hwang

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Steve Moses

Google
Incredible family run restaurant with authentic, regional chinese dumplings, and soups. Everything we tried was delicious and uh, well, prepared. You could tell they were made with first rate ingredients, and care. We especially enjoy the pork and shrimp dumplings, the salads, he wonton soup and, the green onion pancakes. Friendly atmosphere, generous portions and reasonable prices. A hard to beat combination.

Ingrid Chen

Google
Authentic and delicious dumplings! We tried the pork & chive, corn & chicken, and scallop dumplings—they were so good we ended up ordering some frozen to take home. The side dishes were flavorful and generously portioned. There was a short wait for food, but they clearly communicated the wait time with signs and a heads-up, which we appreciated since everything is made fresh. Definitely coming back to support this local, family-run gem!

steve moses

Google
Great little mom and pop restaurant in a Point Loma strip mall. We went with high expectations and were blown away by the quality and quantity if the offerings as well as the service. This is a small shop with maybe 8 or 9 tables. There was a wait to be seated, but not too long and everyone in line was cordial. Everything on the menu looked interesting, however seeing the quantity of food being served we decided to limit ourselves to 3 appitizers and one entree each. The wonton soup by itself was enough to feed 3 people. The pig ear salad was very interesting and enjoyable, however the spice gave everyone numb tongue for 10 minutes. The green onion pancakes were extremely flavorful, albeit a bit oily for me. We also ordered the Scallop with Shrimp and Pork Dumplings, the Naoa Cabbage with Pork Dumplings and the Mushroom and Chicken Dumplings. Each consisting or 14 or 15 dumplings. We were only able to consume about half and had to take the other half to go. All the Dumplings were incredible but our favorite was the Scallop with Shrimp and Pork Dumplings. The meal was great and the experience memorable. 5 stars for the flavor, the quality, the preparation and the service. We will definitely be back.

Ok Clark

Google
Small family run dumpling house. They only have a few tables so try to go early. Very reasonably priced selection of appetizers and freshly made dumplings. I had the chive, shrimp, and pork dumplings - ate the whole delicious lot. Meet dumplings is a quick 7min walk from the yacht club. Be sure to stop by if you're mooring there for the day. 10/10!

Matt Wong

Google
Everything about this place was awesome. The food was amazing. Fresh. The service was a tad on the slower side, but to reveal that it really is the real thing, very authentic. Nice that the menus were designed with sturdy materials and felt nice to hold. Nice that everything we ordered was good, and the menu was not super long. Highly recommended.

Jay Schimke

Google
Very good dumplings. We got the scallop, shrimp and pork dumplings and they were delicious. The wrappers were so good, so soft it was almost like they weren’t there.

Alex Zer0

Google
The restaurant is impeccably clean. Wait times are longer than some restaurants but clearly advertised. 15 minutes if not busy 45 if busy. There are only about 5 small tables so getting frozen dumplings to go home might be a better option for those in a rush. The bean curd salad was delicious. As were the Beijing hand cut noodles and cabbage pork dumplings. The dumplings are handmade and lightly seasoned so they are good in the dipping sauce. The jasmine tea was excellent. I felt everything was well priced and I had plenty to take home. Studio ghibli instrumental played in the background which was nice and the staff was very kind and quick. You can watch the dumplings being made (: Will definitely be back. Note: this is not a standard Americanized Chinese restaurant. The food and service times are different, it’s tiny, and family run. Don’t expect fast food return times, modifications to the food, or a table open anytime soon. That being said it is worth the wait and a lovely little restaurant

Tina Xu

Google
The best dumpling place in town!!! All fresh made!! There’s no other place like this. Dumplings taste very good and also the side dish!! The place is very small so not for big group.
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John L.

Yelp
I went with Meet Dumpling with my wife on our trip to Old Town, San Diego before getting ready to fly back to Atlanta. The shop itself is modest in size, best for a max party of four. There is a single table that can accomodate a larger group. Tables and chairs are simple but functional. But the food is stupendous. We ended up splitting a cucumber and wood ear salad, a green onion pancake, and a beef noodle soup. The cucumber was nice and crisp, the wood ear was firm and the sweet, spicy dressing was an excellent accompaniment. The green onion pancake was a standout, perfectly fried. Though it's a bit sacrilegious, the leftover sauce from the salad made for a perfect dip to the pancake. The beef noodle soup was traditional and great. The marinated beef made me feel right at home and the noodles tasted homemade. They had the perfect amount of chew. If we weren't flying out, I would have definitely got a zha jiang mian as well because of how perfect noodles were from the beef noodle. We also got two orders of dumplings to go - a chicken and sweet corn and a pork with napa cabbage to go. Given the quality of everything else, I am going to devour them back in the hotel room. Just as a headsup, there was a 30-45 minute wait on the dumplings but we were told that upfront. The other items came out quickly. All in all, Meet Dumpling is exactly my kind of spot. If I'm nearby in San Diego, I am picking up the phone and putting in a pickup order for just dumplings. Or I am going in with a small party, enjoying all the other food while I wait for fresh dumplings.
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Anne J.

Yelp
Wonderfully grounded - down to earth, delicious food. Gracious hosts. Dumplings were soft, puffy wrappings around savory fillings. Salads were more varied - seaweed and cucumber and tofu skins. Soups were flavorful. Our only problem was that all of the salads were seasoned with hot pepper, making them off-limits to those with heat-sensitivity.
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Judy O.

Yelp
The celery and salad was so refreshing, it was different but in a good way! The green onion pancake was out of this crunchy, savory flakey not oily at all I think about these all the time The crunch alone was music to my some ASMR gold! The green chive and dumplings were amazing bouncy and flavorful but not too much where you don't need the chili oil, soy sauce and vinegar mixture to make it shine through even more! The prices were more than fair as well.. 14 dumplings for each order from $11-$15 (depending on the dumpling chosen) Next time we are definitely trying the beef noodle soup and the pig ear salad !
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Lisa L.

Yelp
A very small place with only 7 tables. We came on New Years Eve. Ordered the shredded potato salad. It was a little spicy, but I like it. Also got the beef noodle soup. Good portion. A little spicy too, but good.
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Keisuke N.

Yelp
Amazing dumplings, noodles, and appetizers. The ma la spiciness is so legit. We came here two consecutive days, tried a bunch of dishes. All of them were tasty! Must try!
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Rik C.

Yelp
Great little place with good dumplings. It's a small, family business so if you're looking for something fancy, this isn't it. But, if you want a warm, small friendly place to eat, this is it. BTW I didn't get any myself but it looks like they also have frozen dumplings.
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Doug S.

Yelp
The real thing. Handmade dumplings. Owners are from Dongbei China. Will definitely come back. They also sell frozen ones to take home
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Foodie R.

Yelp
Best noodles and dumplings in US! We just search on google maps and find this little store, but we are so glad we came here.
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Nayoung W.

Yelp
FANTASTIC local establishment that focuses on fresh handmade foods. Run by a family from Xian, China, their dumplings are hand-made by two grandma's of Summer, the adorable daughter who often greets people at the door. Their filling selection is vast for their boiled dumplings, and I recommend any. My personal favorite was the scallop dumplings and the Chinese chive pancake pockets! The pockets are lightly fried to perfection with a generous portion of fresh filling. They are the perfect crisp to add to your texture variety. I recommend ordering more than one. All of their fruit teas are made with fresh fruit, not frozen or powdered. I tried the Lychee Jasmine Tea and the Mango Jasmine Tea, both fantastic and refreshing for a hot day. They also have other fun flavors like passionfruit and strawberry. Ambiance is airy with plenty of seating. Clean bathrooms, though no changing table. The parking lot is shared among the strip mall's tenants. I hope they continue to thrive. A gem in SD!
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Christina R.

Yelp
Stopped in for a to-go lunch and amazingly, all the food below was ready within 15 minutes. I ordered: 1. DUMPLINGS -green chive, shrimp and pork are my go-to flavor combo always! 14 per order is very generous for full size pillowy handmade dumplings! The wrap was thick and chewy in a good way and the filling was delicious- very nice to see and taste that there were nice chunks of shrimp instead of the ground up unrecognizable stuff other places serve. Also, these are not XLB but they were much juicier (i.e. brothy) than XLB that I have had elsewhere, which was a succulent surprise! Please be patient with the staff- it is made to order and takes 15 min. This is different from large scale fast dim sum where it comes off a cart or warmer where it has been sitting for who knows how long. Pricing is more than reasonable for the amount and quality. 2. CUCUMBER AND WOOD EAR MUSHROOM SALAD- deliciously tart, tangy and a tiny bit spicy. Personally I didn't feel it was spicy at all but my tolerance might be higher than yours. Delicious, refreshing and crisp- a great bite between the dumplings. 3. BEAN CURD STRIPS SALAD: basically firm tofu in noodle form- chewy, umami and a touch sweet- take a bite and you can't stop. The herbal kick of cilantro really makes this dish so good. If you can't eat cilantro- just order something else. It wouldn't be right without it. 4. GREEN CHIVE POCKETS: looks like empanadas but actually a thinner wrap. Light and crispy and delicious with soy sauce, black vinegar and chili oil dipping sauce. 2 per order, definitely recommend. The chives were so brightly green and fresh. Overall, really satisfying! I love the fact that they have chili crisp In individual sauce packets I have never seen this before! Even though it's a bit of a drive, Meet Dumpling has given me a new reason to visit Pt Loma more often! They are just as good as what you can get in City Heights or Convoy. 4.5 stars!
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Suzanna L.

Yelp
The boiled pork and Napa cabbage dumplings have a good handmade skin, it has a slight chew and is not too soggy. However, I found the filling to be a softer texture than I prefer. It tasted overly blended while I prefer a dumpling where I can taste the texture of the pork and cabbage.
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Kathy S.

Yelp
My sister took me and my daughter to this place and it did not disappoint. Growing up in the SGV, any dumpling place will have some competition, but this one definitely hit the spot. They do close early and it's a small place so make sure you squeeze in an opportunity to check it out. The potato salad was something I had never tried before and it was very good and flavorful. It was shredded potatoes in a sauce that tasted like it maybe had peppercorn in it. It was different nit great. The cucumber salad was also so tasty. I love how they have 2 veggie dumpling options and another one with seafood without meat. The onion pancake was nice and crispy and didn't taste greasy. Everyone enjoyed the food. Take a look at the photos to see what we tried.
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steve c.

Yelp
We tried the cabbage dumpling, chive dumpling, wonton soup, beef noodle soup and the fry onion cake. The dumplings are fresh and made to order. It is a small place with few tables, so make sure you set enough time for it. We were lucky and have a table right away.
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Dung N.

Yelp
I came here for my birthday with friends last year when they just opened. There were only about 5 tables for dining in. There is also a small window where you can see them make the dumplings by hand. When we arrived, a cute little girl, about 7 or 8 years old greeted us. She brought us the menus to look over. When our whole party was there, we started ordering. We got a bunch of dumplings, such as the green chive with shrimp and pork, sweet corn with chicken, carrot and beef, and some cold noodles as well. Everything was tasty and delicious! The dumplings weren't very pretty and all looked the same lol. The filling was very good though! You also get a lot of dumplings for the price- about 14 for only $12. The little girl kept wanting to play hand games with me and even gave me some gum as my dessert since she found out it was my bday. Overall, I had a great time here!
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Javier B.

Yelp
Mom and pop shop Single family ran Dumplings Tufo dumplings Veggie dumpling Meat dumplings Vegan friendly Small inside about 6 tables Not ideal for big parties Sells to go Sells frozen Restroom outside ask for key Small parking lot Nice people Pancakes were bomb Teas and milk teas sold
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Liz L.

Yelp
These awesome people were open Thanksgiving evening! So appreciate it!! Great food and service as always!
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Huyen N.

Yelp
Small restaurant with about six tables and an open window to view dumpling preparations in the kitchen (kind of like DTF). Affordable price with generous servings. The food was delicious, and the service was attentive and kind. They gave recommendations as we ate (e.g., dipping one dish into another's sauce), and I even saw them assist in tossing dishes tableside for proper consumption. * Cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad: Absolutely delicious! Nice and crunchy, refreshing and slightly spicy. * Bean curd strips salad: Good but too spicy for my liking. It'll numb your tongue but you'll keep finding yourself wanting more. * Beef noodle soup: A lot of noodles. Good but I've had better. * Mushroom with chicken dumplings: 14 pcs to an order for only $12? Um, yes, please. They're steamed, and the filling was nice and juicy. Build your own dipping sauce with what's provided on the table. I'll have to come back to try other items.
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Nicole C.

Yelp
We are not take-out people. Or we weren't until we discovered Meet Dumpling and now we have to stop ourselves from ordering pick-up twice a week. The dumplings, wonton soup, and chive pancake are FANTASTIC, the prices are more than reasonable, and the service is efficient and friendly. Stoked and altogether unsurprised they're already making Best of lists. Five stars!
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Chris P.

Yelp
This place is very good for San Diego. That said, I'm a New Yorker whose palate is accustomed to your standard dumplings in New York's Chinatown. I have to say, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of authenticity. While I wouldn't compare it to Panda Express, it's not what I'd expect in a Chinatown in N.Y., Seattle, Vancouver, nor Toronto. Great for the area, bit nowhere near the top of the Chinese food chain.
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Carole M.

Yelp
There isn't any ambience, but to pick up delicious buns, potstickers, and crispy onion cakes as well worth going. I really can't recommend eating inside, but I can't recommend the food.
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Lauren M.

Yelp
Best dumplings I've ever had! My favorites are the chive, shrimp, and pork dumplings, and the napa cabbage and pork dumplings. The scallion pancakes are also really good! Service is quick and I love that you can watch the food being made through the window.

Juliet U.

Yelp
Great dumplings. The restaurant is small but comfortable. The orders are very generous. I will definitely return.
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Tonya G.

Yelp
What a nice surprise in Point Loma for Chinese food. Small, quaint restaurant serving dumplings, soup and other dishes. Don't expect hurried fast food but casual made to order delicious food at a reasonable price in a nice area. The owner is from Beijing or Xian and very personable. One man dining there raved about the wonton soup so of course we tried and it was the best I have ever had. Another customer took some frozen dumplings home. The owner made sure they were going to stay frozen for her. He made everyone feel welcome. I hope to come visit again when in Point Loma.
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Daniella G.

Yelp
Delicious food and great service. So far everything we've tried has been excellent. Some of my faves are the roujiamo, wonton soup, cucumber & woodear mushroom salad and sweet corn dumplings.
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Mimi M.

Yelp
Wow surprisingly very good dumpling place. Its a hidden gem. We ordered Beijing style Zha-jiang Mian and Scallop with shrimp & Pork Dumplings. We also get some help from the friendly and kind staff. The sign on the door says they will be temporarily close from 7/1 till 7/25. The dumplings are so juicy and flavorful, the Zha-jiang- Mian Beijing style is a little different than others. The taste is very good. The place is small but so cute. Parking is not too bad.
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Kelley M.

Yelp
My daughters love dumplings so they visited here while my husband and I went out on our own and they can't stop talking about how great it was.
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Maile Y.

Yelp
So I was steered to this restaurant after reading about it as one of the best dumpling places in the U.S. (based on yelp) so of course I had to try it. Ordered the beef noodle soup, won ton soup, tofu skin, cucumber and wood ear salad, egg zucchini and shrimp dumplings and chive pork and shrimp dumplings. As is true for most of the reviewers here - the value is amazing especially for the quality. Both dumplings were very good - fresh and clean - but def need to be eaten with a dipping sauce to really shine (my homemade fav is soy sauce - black vinegar and chili crunch). Cucumber salad also very good. Dumplings and salad were on par when compared to other great local dumplings places (e.g. Din Tai Fung and Ju Feng Yuan). Beef noodle soup was good, but I think not quite as good as other places. The standouts for me though were the won ton soup (super clean broth and really sumptuous won tons) to which I did add some soy sauce and spicy oil that came with the meal and the tofu skin which had the perfect amount of mala to it. Looking forward to eating here again and will try more dumplings!

Glenn S.

Yelp
This is my second review of Meet Dumpling in the last 5 days .The first one was not great due to my inability to get served . So I was quite cranky ! On our third attempt we were surprised to find a table waiting for us on a post holiday Wed . at 1:30m pm Yeah! Anyway , today was a great expierence .We sat at the only open table and ordered soon thereafter . The first plates emerged after about 10 minutes .Scallion pancakes were fresh out of the oil and the crispiest /flakiest I have ever crunched on,light and flavoful ,a little lite on scallion content and a little oily but delish. The smashed cuke salad with wood ear was crispy fresh seasoned beautifully with garlic, sesame ,chilli and rice vinegar. near perfect! Our dumplig orders started arriving about 10 min. later .They were all steamed and all filled with subtley seasoned pork or beef with celery or chives . The dumpling wrappers were uncharacteristically tender with a luscious, tender silken texture I do not think have ever encountered anywhere, Amazing! . Just what we were in search of .Super fresh made to order and cooked to order,hand made traditional dumplings . Meet Dumpling has only 6 tables and the dumplings are often made to order so be prepared for a wait to get a table and then again after you order . I recommend avoiding the place when it is busy busy accomodating delivery services[grub hub etc.] they have been a blight on eat in customer services when owners do not prioritise their seated guests over take out orders ,A pet peeve of mine. Exceptional dumplings worth waiting for!
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Tate V.

Yelp
The place emanates a sense of warmth through its cozy interior and family run service. Each order is made fresh. The dumplings are pillowy and served with the assortment of great sauces to match. I have tried nearly every dumpling on the menu now and would say my favorites are: green pepper, chive pork with shrimp, and Napa cabbage pork. I would say a meal here is incomplete without one of their crispy yet delicate green scallion pancakes which are friend to perfection. The contrast of crunch and flaky with the softness of the dumplings is just spectacular. This place shines above dumpling restaurants I've had in Convoy and I beg to say Meet Dumpling is the best dumpling spot in San Diego.

Olivia P.

Yelp
This was everything we hoped for!! We lived in the Bay Area for 5 years and there are tons of authentic Chinese and other Asian restaurants. We miss that a lot since it's pretty hard to find here in San Diego. There is Convoy of course but it's missing the small mom and pop shops we used to go to in the Bay. This place is exactly that! I stumbled on it on Google or Yelp and the food looked just like the food we loved eating in the Bay. Everything was so delicious. Our favorite was probably the bean curd salad! Perfect balance of flavor. We're also vegan and they had plenty of variety for us. We had the green onion pancake, cucumber and wood war salad, shredded potatoe salad, bean curd salad and veggie and tofu dumplings. What made it feel extra homey and wholesome was the service. The owners young daughter sitting at a table reading her book and bringing out menus when new guests arrive. A true family business! Highly recommend going here! This will be our new go to when we crave some traditional Chinese food.
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Pat G.

Yelp
My Yelpers! Thank you. This unassuming little place tucked in a busy strip mall is crazy good. Like others have said, the green onion pancake is so crispy. We tried the cabbage scallion pancake. They look bland but come to life with the chili oil, vinegar and soy sauce provided. Hubby said the rougamo (hamburger) was his favorite. We also did the cucumber salad that completely elevates what a cucumber can be. And we finished with the beef noodle soup...outstanding. I could taste Szechuan and star anise in the background. Very subtle with a little kick. Do yourself a favor, go here now.
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Beni Z.

Yelp
Everything here is so good; you can't go wrong. We usually order the bean curd salad, zhajiang noodles and one of the many dumpling options. Today we tried a new menu item, the rougamou, which is typically stewed pork in flatbread, but their version uses flaky puff pasty. It was so delicious. definitely recommend trying it. Service is always fast and friendly.
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Jodie L.

Yelp
Again, love this place. 10/10 for food, service and venue. Small but cozy. Menu also reflects the focus of their food - not many options but a ton for dumplings and more than enough to make you come back and eat everything again. This time we had their beef noodle soup which was so authentic and really delicious. I ordered the zha jiang again and will do so every time we go back. Their dumplings are elite. Best dumplings in San Diego hands down.
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Vivian T.

Yelp
I came to Meet Dumpling and what was going to be a takeout order resulted me in dining in. The space itself was small and can fit parties of up to 4-5 but I wouldn't recommend any parties larger than that. The menu was a short selection of appetizers and dumplings. I split an order of Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad, Marinated Beef, and Pork, Shrimp, and Chive dumplings. The cucumber salad was the most flavorful, but extremely garlicky. If you love garlic, you will want to order this! The worker suggested we dip our dumpling into the sauce as well. It was a nice appetizer and the smashed cucumbers were a nice crunch. The marinated beef was straight forward and was served chilled with some sweet sauce. It was bland so I ended up dipping it in the cucumber salad sauce. The chive dumplings were soft and had a generous amount of filling inside. The wrapper could be more chewier in my opinion, but the flavor of the chives was prominent. The condiments on the table included soy sauce, vinegar, and sambal chili. I do wish I knew that they had chili oil on the table as well, as I ordered a takeout order and they provided some in the bag. Chili oil is a must I feel like for some more flavor to dip the dumplings! Overall, Meet Dumpling is more casual than expected with average prices for their set of dumplings and appetizers. The location does prevent me from coming back, however, the flavor was excellent and nothing is over the top here.

Dylan M.

Yelp
Meet dumpling has the absolute best beef noodle soup & dumplings in San Diego. Finding good beef noodle soup in SD is difficult. Meet Dumpling is the BEST! Meet dumpling is phenomenal. Generous portions for the price, quality fresh ingredients, and VERY friendly staff. 10/10 would recommend eating here. Good vibes to sit down at the restaurant too.
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Wanting H.

Yelp
It's our first time visiting Meet Dumpling after seeing some good reviews on Yelp. It's a small dumpling restaurant, but very popular! They were really busy on a Saturday night with many take-out orders, as well as dine in customers. We decided to order a spread of food, so we get the best sample of their dishes. There are the dishes we had: Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad - highly recommend! Excellent flavors. The cucumber was so refreshing and crunchy. It's a perfect way to start the meal. Green Onion Pancake - least favorite item of the night. It was fried too much, so it was hard to actually taste the green onion pancake. For the quality of the green onion pancake, it would be better to pan fried it instead of deep fried. Beef Noodle Soup - excellent flavored soup. It's slightly spicy, but very tolerable even for people who don't usually eat spicy food. The noodles were softer than what we usually like. If they would cook it more firm, it would be perfect. Chive and Pork and Shrimp dumplings - excellent quality! The filling flavors were great. The dumpling skin looked handmade and good quality. We ended up buying 2 bags of frozen dumplings home. We would totally come back again! It's a cute dumpling restaurant that has good dumplings.
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Elyssia W.

Yelp
***CLOSED UNTIL JULY 26*** LOVE this place! A cute little family owned restaurant, great for small groups and dates. The dumplings are so juicy and savory. The owners and their staff (and their daughter ) are amazingly friendly.
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Cherie C.

Yelp
Fresh and flavorful dumplings. Love the infused water too. We also took a beef soup to go and it's was delicious.
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Emmett T.

Yelp
Meet Dumpling is one of the newer vendors in the Shelter Island Village shopping plaza in Point Loma. The onsite parking situation was limited with several businesses sharing the cramped spaces in the small lot. The inside of the suite had only four tables for seating. There was a window right when you walked in that allowed a glimpse of the kitchen staff in action. The first page of the menu featured ten different types of dumplings which came as 14 pieces in an order. The other menu page listed two appetizers, three soups, and six side dishes. From a value perspective, the price you paid for the number of dumplings was as good as you can find in this town. The variety of fillings was also very impressive as I had never seen some of the offerings before (e.g. sweet corn with chicken, zucchini & egg with shrimp). In the earliest days, there was even a special deal of picking any two flavors for $13.99. Unfortunately, that offer was crossed out on the menu during my visit as ownership probably realized it was losing revenue. I picked two sets of dumplings for my to-go order (mushroom with chicken, green chive with shrimp and pork) and then took a seat at an empty table. One party was already seated and two more came in while I was waiting. More than 20 minutes later, not only were my dumplings not ready, but the two groups that came in after me to dine in had already received their food. I went to the service counter and inquired about my order. Within ten minutes, the dumplings were packed in to-go containers and given to me in a bag. It did make me wonder how much longer my wait would have been if I had not gotten up and asked. A girl who had a take-out order before mine also waited for quite a while before receiving her food so I don't believe it was a coincidence. The kitchen staff should be able to prioritize orders in the sequence they are taken regardless if the party is dining in or taking out. As for the dumplings, the quality was pretty solid. One of my litmus tests is the thickness of the wrapping. These were not as chewy as I have tasted elsewhere. The amount of filling was reasonable with an appropriate ratio to the dough. If it wasn't for the extended preparation time, then the rating for my experience at Meet Dumpling would have been a notch higher.

Karean P.

Yelp
Great tasting food. Small dining area. Friendly atmosphere. Service sometimes slow, but worth the wait.
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Anna W.

Yelp
Very good handmade dumplings. They sell a variety of dumplings with different fillings. I can tell the dumplings were handmade by just tasting them. The dumpling dough was very chewy and soft at the same time. Tasting them brought me back to China and I felt like I just had some dumplings my grandma made when I was a kid. Service was really good, they made sure your waters were filled and we had enough food. The restaurant was very cozy and gives off a family owned vibe. Their kid was doing homework on another table, and you know that's a good sign they serve authentic Chinese food haha.
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Eric C.

Yelp
Delicious handmade authentic northern Chinese food. Don't miss the beef noodle soup and zha jiang mien

Nika V.

Yelp
Dumplings are superb!! Very Tasty!! Great prices too! You get 14 dumplings for $12-13!
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Cathy G.

Yelp
Charming family run dumpling restaurant. We enjoyed the pork, shrimp and chive dumplings and cucumber woodear salad so much we got a bag of frozen dumplings for home. They have a wide variety of dumplings to choose from. I look forward to returning to try the unfamiliar ones.
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Jeff Y.

Yelp
These are some of the best dumplings I've ever had. I highly recommend this place. Small family owned business with great service.
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Mari L.

Yelp
Delicious dumplings and a little gem of a place in Point Loma. Everything we tried was great. The family is super friendly who runs the restaurant. Seems like there are a lot of locals who come in. Service and food on point.
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Diane S.

Yelp
The storefront is clean and simple! Flavors are big and memorable! Service is fast and friendly! You can't go wrong here! Try them all and support this family business!
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Tiffany C.

Yelp
Good service but pretty average tasting dumplings. Very similar to the frozen ones at 99 ranch. The chive pocket is heavily fried. Highlight of the meal was probably the sauce that comes with the dumplings for dipping.
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Moorea M.

Yelp
Some of the best dumplings I've ever had. Haven't even finished my meal and I'm writing this (I also never wrote Yelp reviews lol) the dumplings are so fresh, the boba tea is perfect, and the scallion pancake is SO crisp! The service is top notch and I love that it's family run. You can tell they out a lot of soul in this place! The ambiance is really sweet and right by the water. Support this place