Steamy Piggy

Cute name, cute restaurant, friendly staff, delicious food! Cam was our server and was a delight—very cheerful & helpful! We ordered the Soup Dumplings and the Piggy, Bulgogi, and Chicken Bao Buns — wow!! Scrumptiously presented, and everything was so flavorful. We ended with the most adorable Kawaii Dessert Buns! We’ll be back again to “get steamy” with y’all!

Just an average spot. I think i was expecting a little more seeing the reviews. Nothing too standout, but nothing was bad either. Friendly service, plenty of seating. The Potstickers were a little greasy, but good flavor. Shrimp dumplings were my fave. The bao bun was loaded with meat. Fast service, very casual.

Decided to try this restaurant with my family and we were pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Bulgogi Rice Bowl and the Shio Ramen Bowl, both of which looked beautiful and tasted fantastic. Our server, Kayla, provided excellent customer service—friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The outdoor seating area is thoughtfully set up with propane-powered heat posts, perfect for cooler weather. As soon as we walked in, the warm, cozy, and homey atmosphere made the place feel like a true local gem. Overall, a great dining experience that we’d gladly return for.

I haven’t been to Steamy Piggy in years, but I remember it was delicious. The braised pork belly was a 10/10 the only issues is it used to be a soft boiled egg. The egg I got was hard boiled (apparently that’s how they come )CAM was great as a server. The soup dumplings were just okay, barely had any soup in them.

Food: delicious, got a tonkotsu ramen, braised pig belly, bok choy, and chili oil wontons. Ramen had a rich broth without being too salty. Pig belly was not too sweet, tender, and had generously sized chunks. Bok choy was steamed fairly plain but still full of flavor. Chili wontons were a little spicy but nothing I couldn't handle. Service: courteous servers, (thank you Lia!) fast service, and they were happy to answer questions Atmosphere: tons of plants plus there was a tv playing videos about asian food and history

Beautiful interior! A few of the food dishes were amazing and definitely worth coming back: we really adored the bulgogi roll and piggy bao (gyro-looking thing). The Kawaii buns were adorable!! And delicious 😋 We also tried the soup dumplings, bulgogi fries, and potstickers, but those were lackluster tbh 😅 Lauren was a doll! They only had two people on the floor, so things were slow but we wanted to chill and chat so it worked well for us.

Just ordered off the Happy hour menu, and was very happy with the selection. The chicken wings were amazing and the bun Flight was very good. Had a Thai ice tea but I should have ordered the Happy Hour drinks! Will be coming back! Also the server Cam took care of everything! Thanks for the service!

It was pretty good, waited for a bit. They were a little busy a little past lunch time during the weekday. I liked the red-braised pork belly bowl, very tender and flavorful. The ramen and kawaii buns are okay. The outside seating needs a bit of cleaning but their restrooms are nice.

Ordered all the Bao buns, Bulgogi wrap, shrimp dumplings and Chili wontons. Everything was delicious and came out quickly...love the strong sesame flavor in the dumpling sauce! Great portion sizes too. Delish! Melinda was a rockstar!

Ok, best thing we had was the chicken bao bun. We love bulgogi but have to say, the chicken won! Bun was super fresh and garnish added just a hint of zest. We will try the ramen next time as well. We had a short 30 min wait. There aren't many tables so it actually feels more intimate in here. I would come back again.

Awesome service from Cam tonight. Great recommendations and food was delicious. Definitely coming back

What a beautiful day to eat outdoors as a family of 7. We ordered several bao, bulgogi bowl, couple steamy piggy ramen, soup dumpling, bok choy, bulgolgi roll and pork & chives dumplings, Thai tea and soon hari yogurt drink. Everything hit the spot! Great asian fushion with emphasis on Korean food. Yummy!

We had a nice meal at Steamy Piggy. We were in San Diego for the weekend and decided to catch a play at a nearby community theater. Found steamy piggy and decided to have dinner there. The pot stickers appetizer was great. We really enjoyed the beef low mein and also had the fried rice with shrimp and pineapple which was okay. All in all we enjoyed our meal at this locally owned restaurant.

I wish I could give this place more than three stars, but unfortunately, I can't do that. It wasn't the best... I don't like writing negative reviews about any place, but honestly, this time, I have to. The place was not very clean. It smelled dirty, and the inside looked dirt and disorganized. The servers were eating and taking orders at the same time, which I think is not sanitary. When we finally got the food, I was expecting a more flavorful meal. It just tasted plain. We ordered a hot jasmine tea, and they gave us a dirty paper cup... The servers were not very nice at the beginning, but then my friend and I started talking about reviews, and he wanted to be nice. Their kawaii Buns were pretty good and cute. I hope you all have a better experience than we did.

This Piggy was indeed steamy. The food met my expectations and the orchestration of staff duties was commendable and quite the honor to be a part of. I enjoyed feeling comfortable dining alone here, and will likely return for the Spicy Ramen etc. Grateful to have felt comradery amongst the waiters. One star shy from a 5, simply because I didn't get a chance to see that smile on my way out, from that really kind soul. Stay amazing staff. Keep ya head up

Food is pretty good here but wait is soooo long it kind of kills me. We definitely waited almost an hour and a half in the cold (wish they added heaters outside for people waiting). Would only come back during off hours tbh, but I get why it's popular! Baos were great and the pork belly bowl was so tender. Liked the soju drinks too as well! It's cute inside, kind of like 2016 Instagram lol.

Yummy food! I got the Bulgogi Roll and it was exactly what I wanted - felt like street food with it being wrapped in a scallion pancake, and the bulgogi was super flavorful. It comes with a side of spicy mayo but I barely used any because the flavor was already plentiful. For the table, we got an order of soup dumplings and bok choy. The bok choy comes in a good portion size and was tender - it lacked a little bit of flavor, but still decent. Soup dumplings lacked the soup but the flavor was not bad. Service was decent, though all of our food came out piece-mail style, so some people were already eating, while others had to wait ~5 more minutes for their food to come out. One of our items might've been forgotten, as our table was pretty much finished eating but the dish still hadn't come out yet. They were gracious enough to comp this item though since it was so late. Interior is very cute and aesthetic! Covered outdoor seating.

Top Picks: 1. Bao Flight: The beef bulgogi, pork belly, and chicken baos were phenomenal. 2. Soju Drinks: Highly recommend the Purple Rain and Passion Punch--refreshing, creative, and not overly sweet. 3. Kawaii Buns: Super cute! 4. Spicy Piggy Ramen: Loved the rich Tonkotsu broth; it was comforting and flavorful. The chili spice was mild but still had a satisfying kick. What to Skip: Soup Dumplings: Disappointingly bland and lacking depth of flavor. Bulgogi Chow Mein: The beef was good, but the noodles had an odd texture, and overall, it was underwhelming compared to the other dishes.

WOAH this was some of the BEST braised pork belly I've had. It was packed with SO much flavor! Also was not as fatty as other places are, so that was a major plus in my books. For a busy Saturday, the wait wasn't bad at all. My friend & I arrived at peak lunch time & the table was ready in less than 15 minutes, even with plenty of people ahead of us. The inside has limited seating but there is plenty outside! There are lots of heat lamps for those colder days & it is also shaded. Super cute looking garden wall. Service was quick & the food is FANTASTIC. I would 100% come back. The pricing is also fabulous in this economy! I ate my meal for two days. Parking isn't great especially since lots of the road is now taken by bike lanes (not the restaurants fault). But if you don't mind a short walk, there's plenty of neighborhood street parking.

I've been here a few times and have always enjoyed the food. This evening we went to celebrate a friend's birthday. The restaurant was super busy and we had 25 people ahead of us. It went pretty quickly we only had to wait about 35 minutes. Because of the wait, it gave us the opportunity to enjoy the happy hour menu. We shared all the items from the bulgogi fries that were crispy and delicious. The kimchi on it was very flavorful. We also had the bao trio, the salt & pepper wings were so good! We also shared the red braised pork bowl and the bulgogi chow mein. For dessert we enjoyed the Kawaii buns. Our waiter Cam was awesome. He shared his recommendations and answered all our questions about our choices. Cam checked in with us several times to see if we needed anything. The restaurant itself is small but has several large tables that can accommodate larger groups. I'll definitely return for the food and service.

Service was friendly but slow , had to ask 3 times if someone could take my order. Liked some of the dishes some not so much. The bulgogi bao bun thheir was no toppings like the others. The pork bao bun was too fatty taste. I liked the bulgogi noodles and the shrimp fried rice. The bulgogi fries had too much kimchi vs bulgogi or fries. The soup dumplings were just ok. The spicy potstickers were good . The parking in the center is ridiculously busy, either uber or find parking on the street. Also its a small place with half the seating outside but they have heaters

Soup Dumplings are so good here--the wonton skin isn't so thin it tears when you pick one up! The salt and pepper wings have great flavor...just wish the skin was a little more crispy. Go for the Bulgogi fries too--salty, spicy, kimchi...delicious. Service here is great--it's worth the wait.

It's not just fancy dumplings.... I had a hankering for some comfort food and I found wonton soup that proved perfect - warm, satisfying and very tasty. Paired with a thai iced tea, it was the perfect pick-me up for lunch. It was pretty chill at lunch time- no long line or loud space. It was a fairly quiet, a good place to bring a friend or colleague or just to sit alone and relax.

Ambience: We had such a cozy evening at The Shaky Pig! We sat outside on the patio, and even though it was a bit chilly, they had these great warmers to keep us comfortable. The space itself is super cute--there are string lights twinkling above and plants hanging down from the ceiling, giving it this fun, almost magical vibe. It felt like we were dining in a hidden little garden tucked away in the city, which definitely added to the whole experience. I can totally see myself coming back just to hang out in that atmosphere. Service: The service was fantastic! Everyone we interacted with was friendly and genuinely seemed to care about making our meal enjoyable. Our server was super attentive, and it never felt like we were waiting for anything. Water glasses were always full, and the food came out quickly--no long waits at all. There was a real sense of teamwork among the staff, and it made the whole evening feel seamless. It's always a good sign when you can tell the team's got everything running smoothly! Food 4/5 Okay, let's talk about the food! Comfort food, but with a little twist, and I was here for it. We ordered a bunch of things, from the steamed buns (the Bulgogi one was my favorite) to the spicy ramen, which was honestly amazing. The flavors were so rich and satisfying. I loved everything we tried--the fried rice, the dumplings, the wings--everything had its own unique twist. After a while, I'll admit, everything kind of started to blend together because we had so much, but honestly, it was all delicious. Definitely a solid 4 out of 5 stars from me--I'll definitely be back to try more!

Very fast service and the drinks are VERY good! I recommend the purple rain lychee cocktail. Very happy with the bulgogi dishes they offer! Cam is a great server!

Skinny piggy is a really great small Cafe where it's worth the wait for their food. Focusing on asian-inspired dishes such as foul and dumplings, every time I've been here at the Quality has been really good. Quy assistant is very helpful and friendly.

Unfortunately, Three stars is generous in my opinion. I'm not sure I understand why steamy piggy got so much hype when it first opened a few years ago. Has something changed? First of all , let's with the ambience . it's sterile almost like a cafeteria. Bright Lights, dingy tables, a sour smell & QR code menu. It's not a place you feel like lingering in . We ordered the Bao flight ( chicken, pork & beef bulgogi ) , potstickers, pork and chive dumplings, and a bowl of the steamy piggy ramen. The beef bulgogi Bao, and the steamy piggy Ramen were very good. Everything else was absolutely average , lackluster and unimpressive. The pork and chive dumplings tasted as if they had been made many hours before and simply reheated. They are definitely on the dryer side. The potstickers? Let's just put it this way. The ones I buy at Costco & prepare at home are 100% better.. service was average & slow. A couple sake's & Sapporo beer make up the beverages besides the normal offerings. Nope... pass, there are too many other great Asian restaurants on convoy.

Came here for lunch one day and it was not too crowded yet. Ordered a variety of foods. Everything tasted good, but nothing special and out of the ordinary in my opinion. They do give a generous amount of meat in the bao as well the bulgogi fries. The fries were crispy which I love. The chili wontons were only ok, not very spicy at all, chili taste was barely there. Also we were seated by the kitchen window, and some of the waiters at times would be talking to each other, instead of bringing food that was ready by the kitchen window or made it hard for us to get their attention when needed something. :/

Amazing!!! Really good food and great service. The ambiance is really cute too, lots of plants and cute decorations. 10/10 recommend the soup dumplings

Truly a 5 star restaurant in the heart of the Convoy District, a very competitive neighborhood for pan-asian restaurants. The interior is decked with all kinds of viney hanging plants. They also have an outdoor patio. The service was great and the food came out surprisingly quickly. The food itself, one of the best plates I have ever had on the Convoy. Wow. I had the bulgogi chow mein and it knocked my socks right off. I keep thinking about going back again soon.

We got the flight of 3 bao buns (chicken, bulgogi, and pork), the bulgogi fries, and the steamy piggy ramen. Everything was amazing!! Love the flavors.

Wait was 1+ hours to sit and takeout was 10minutes, we were suppose to receive a text about the food being ready but it never came. Takeout ended up taking 40 min. We had to check in with the host to get our food. Other than that, food was okay but not worth the portions or price. Most of the braised pork was on rice but the egg was perfectly cooked. The fried rice was good though.

QUICK LUNCH (3.25 stars) - FOOD: good - PRICE: meh - SERVICE: could be better - AMBIANCE: a lot smaller than anticipated Of all the years I've been a residence in San Diego, I have never ate at the Convoy known Steamy Pig. Menu has never wowed me and there are neighboring restaurants in Convoy competing for my craves and attention. :: SERVICE :: Friendly but needs improvement. It was strange. Walked in, seat yourself, drinks served but no utensils. Ordered food through QR code and got delivered. Still no utensils and when the utensils was fetched it was one napkin and a spoon. Spoon??? Does my meal look like soup?! Lol. I asked for a fork and chopsticks and it got delivered. Spoon of all utensils to pick from? I didn't feel dropping off food ordered through QR code with no utensils was going to be an automatic 18% (which is defaulted as the minimum tip), I probably tipped 10% because that is exactly what I got. :: ORDER :: BULGOGI BOWL ($14.50) - bulgogi beef, rice, egg. Yet the menu forgot to mention Wakame Seaweed. Yes, all pictures show the Wakame that I feel menus should list it too - but the way I am not a fan of Wakame Seaweed. It was too slimy, chewy, and fishy for my liking. But the bulgogi was very good. It wasn't the saucy bulgogi nor the super sweet bulgogi. I liked how they were thin and bite size and the edges were that delicious charred'ness that gives flavor. The rice in the bowl was kind of mushy. Asians running the front but definitely not the back. It came with a boiled soy eggs but the eggs was cold and you could tell it was prepped way in advance and likely sitting in a container of eggs waiting to be played at some point within the next day or so. This was a good quick bite place for lunch and that's about it. RECOMMEND But not in a rush to come back. I haven't been here for the 8yrs I lived here and likely another 8yrs will pass before I come back. Until the next review...

Oh wow, this place is a treasure! Small family restaurant with awesome food and great service! We tried glazed pork belly, piggy bao bun, beef chow fun with Thai tea to drink. Phenomenal food! We finished off lunch with the Kawaii buns for dessert. Just a great meal overall!

What a great experience. The food was tasty. Our waiter was pleasant. The cost was extremely reasonable. The Thai tea was refreshing. The spicy Ramen was served in a large bowl and presented beautifully. We tried the salt and pepper wings and couldn't get enough of them. Crunchy and tasty to say the least. this was the first time having a Bulgogi roll and it was delicious. It was like having a Korean burrito. The Bulgogi chow mein was plenty and flavorful. In addition, we ordered dumplings. I was amazed at the reasonable cost. A place I would definitely go again when visiting my children. I know they will be going there often. Enjoy the experience. And the hospitality was pleasant.

First things first, service was terrible. I had come earlier with my family and there were many open tables but they never came to seat us. I came on a different date when it was less busy and we ended up getting seated but the service was still very slow even with barely any customers. The food is not what you would expect from a place named "Steamy Piggy". It tasted odd because it was an Asian fusion, but didn't really taste Asian at all. I thought it would be a really good restaurant due to all the good reviews but it's just for the free piggy buns lol. The place was decorated nice at least and I got some nice pictures.

This was my first time here. This is a nice place for a variety of ramen and steam dumplings. I really like the savory broth, and seasoned meat in the Wonton Soup. The Beef Chow Fun was a little salty for my taste. Now my family loved the BBQ Pork BoaZi. Unfortunately they scarfed it down before I could taste any. I'm not a big starch food eater. But I will come back to try the BoaZi. We had a great server named CAM. This kid was on point. His service was, polite, and professional. He also checked on us multiple of times. The ambience has a rustic / natural plant feel. The only thing I did not like, was the entrance presentation. Well what I mean by this. When you first walk in. To your left is what should be a fruit bar. This area is filled with restaurant supplies. This takes away from the ambience of the restaurant. If you have room for dessert. Try the Kawaii Buns. These are cute little pig looking sweet buns. They are served warm, and filled with a not too sweet yellow filling. Stay tuned for my update.

Tried the steamed pork buns and the soup dumplings, spicy wonton and bugolgi taco. All were excellent. Only not pick was the soup dumplings were more dumpling than soup - but really good. The sauce that comes with them tastes like a blend between vinegar and Sichuan pepper sauce. Taco was great. Would defiantly be here on the regular if I lived here. 30 minute wait on Sunday.

Had the wonton bowl and dumplings; both were so delicious!! We went with our friends and the food didn't disappoint! The ambiance of this restaurant was so cute and quaint- we sat at the patio and we loved the greenery decor and the table we sat was huge! The service is very attentive and they told us what they recommended. We tried so many plates and everything was delicious! Patrick was super nice and very attentive to us as customers. He was quick and provided great service!

Delicious. This is a fusion restaraunt with baos, wonton, dumplings, ramen, rice, and more. Recommend the chili wontons, bok choy, and the red-braised pork belly. Next time I'll try the bulgogi tacos.

The soup dumplings were amazing here and super juicy. It is served with a side of dipping sauce that has a hint of sesame oil. We really enjoyed the flavor of the pork and chicken. Definitely would recommend! Service was quick and our food came out pretty quick--served hot and fresh! The ambiance is cute with outdoor seatings. They have heaters outside on cold evenings.

Food was amazing and the service was also great, people were all so kind. Food was so good, plate was clean. Our server was Malinda she was so sweet!

This place is so cute with outdoor and indoor seating. Love all the little details in the decor that made feel lick an Asian street style restaurant. Staff were friendly and accommodating. I only wish the food was as good as the place looked. Our table ordered a few things to try. Some were good and some were just meh. Daily happy hour specials provide the opportunity to try different things on the menu. The bulgogi roll (burrito style) was really tasty and probably one of the popular dishes. A must try. The bao flight was really good too. Sorry no picture because we ate it before we realized we forgot to take a picture first. Shrimp dumplings were okay and not worth the $12 when you can get them at any dim sum place. Soup dumplings were just okay. Slat n pepper wings were fried to perfection and the meat inside was juiced and tender. Anything fried with salt and pepper is yummy!! Okay, how do you mess up Sautéed bok choy...by drowning it in water and adding salt and garlic. This dish was over cooked and watery not even blanched. It was more like boiled in a pot of water. Definition of Sauté: fried quickly with hot fat/oil. Not worth the $12. The spicy ramen was not bad however it was not that spicy. I have to say the best thing on the menu was the Kawaii Buns and the sesame balls.

Oh my goodness! Why did it take me so long to try this place? It took a friend from Carrolton, TX (not sure if you are affiliated but the article she sent mentioned San Diego) asking me how I like this place because one was opening (or already has) in her city, There were five of us celebrating a birthday and the host said "I got you" when I quietly asked if they do anything for birthdays. It was Saturday evening with a wait that ended in our favor because Happy Hour began at 8pm Our server Cam navigated us through the menu as we were sharing plates so we could taste many items. The Purple Rain cocktail was refreshing and complimented the #SaltNPepperWings. There is a lot of competition for wings in the city and these did not disappoint The #BulgogiFries with kimchi were delicious and enough for everyone to enjoy, I am a fan of #BraisedPorkBelly and the bowl and taco were amazingly delicious. All five of us are foodies and we enjoyed all things piggy! Definitely will put #SteamyPiggy in my rotation However we ended the evening with #KawaiiBuns and wow the custard with warm cute buns were so good too We asked for one more for the birthday boy and esthetically it made for a great photo. Kudos to Cam for making our first experience a great one and always coming back to check on us. Also to the host and Lauren who quickly took care of a spill she saw as she was serving another table, Thank you for making our evening so fun and delicious

Steamy Piggy is so good! The dumplings are so yummy. And oh! The beef roll is fireeee. Their sister restaurants are also very good, oh shiba and famoosa. Parking is difficult but worth it!

Basic easy to follow menu. Asian fusion with dumplings, bulgogi beef, pork belly tacos, ramen, and wonton soup. Service was good and timely, and ambiance cute. It's a small space, so expect a bit of a wait.

Searching for new places with delicious dumplings and glad we found this place. Came on a Wednesday afternoon and only waited 10 minutes or less to be seated. Food came fresh and fast as well. Service is great. Attentive and welcoming. Overall, food was good! We enjoyed our meal.

Jonah was great super helpful. Thai tea is sweet but still good, baos are good super messy but great. We were outside on heated patio which is dog friendly.

What a delightful experience! The food was amazing! Thank you Cam! All the dumplings are amazingly fresh! The Baos are exceptional!

This place was delicious really enjoyed the bulgogi chow mein, the spicy wontons 10/10 Spicy ramen was really good as well. Everyone was really friendly ovearall good experience

The pork and beef bao buns were delicious. Generous portion for $5.50 a piece. Pork belly plate was delicious. Soup dumplings were good, nice and spicy and seasoned well. only thing missing were the Asian soup spoons to catch the soup that seeps out, they only had small metal soup spoons, just had to be careful when eating them not to spill any of the soup goodness

Incredible!!! The Bao Buns and Soup Dumplings were stupendous. The service was great as well.

It's a cool place with great ambiance. The staff is very friendly and courteous specially our server Melinda. She was amazing and we had certain requirements to subsitute meat with veggies and was super accomodating. Ordered pork soup dumplings, veggie roll, noodles with veggies and shrimp, pineapple fried rice. Everything was great specially the veggie roll and the mayonnaise sauce that came with it. The fried rice is good too just need a little hot sauce or chili oil with it but as is it's great for kids too.

Wait was long but worth it! Split the ramen and steamy piggy bowl and chili wontons, and the wontons were the best. Erea was our server.

My brother and I really enjoyed our time here and will most likely come back! They do have happy hour daily from 3-6 and 8-close but sadly we missed it. We arrived on a Saturday around 5:40 PM and had a wait time of about 15-20 minutes. Parking in the plaza was difficult so we found street parking on Engineer Road which is the smaller street closest to the restaurant. The restaurant is pretty small and has indoor and outdoor seating. Our favorite dish was the beef chow fun! We love chow fun in general and were skeptical of this dish because it is Asian fusion. To our pleasant surprise, it ended up being really good! The dish retained the signature chow fun flavor, while the sweet bulgolgi beef made for an interesting new flavor that blended in well with the rest of the dish. Portion size was good. The chili wontons were not Din Tai Fung quality (not as flavorful or textured), but they were still enjoyable. The pork to shrimp ratio in the wontons was higher in this wontons than in DTF wontons. They were mild to moderately spicy with a good kick. The soup dumplings were okay. The skin was very thick so it felt like I was eating a lot of dough. I would not recommend. Overall, I would recommend checking this place out. They have a large variety of dishes, and it would make a fun place to have drinks and food.

Steamy Piggy is amazing! They truly do not skimp when it comes to the quality of their food. Very generous with the meat in the soup dumplings. The Bulgogi is out of this world. With pork as tender and beautiful as theirs, you can put it on just about anything and I would devour. 10/10 Highly Recommend.

Steamy piggy has the best bao buns and delicious soup dumplings we got all three flavors of the bao buns