Yuanbao Jiaozi

My first time at this delicious Taiwanese dumpling restaurant. It's a clean establishment with great food. I REALLY ENJOYED the mixed special salad, dan dan noodle, chicken and corn dumplings in chili oil, and shrimp pork pan-fried dumplings (potstickers), generous portions too. The service fast-paced, potentially due to being busy, but all the servers were very nice and welcoming. The glass enclosure kitchen is very cool and somehow was adding to the overall enjoyment of my meal. The food was verrrry delicious and FRESH!!!, but it was on the pricier side for me. Still, I would definitely come back again.

This is our second visit in about a year. The first time was in a rainy cold evening and this time was just a cold evening. The pickled vegetable beef noodle soup hit the spot this evening-hot, spicy, chewy noodles, tender beef slices, and a spicy broth. We’ve also had the chicken corn dumplings, fish dumplings, xiao long bao, and a couple of appetizers. The wood ear fungus salad was a hit. Our complaints are with the table ordering system. Is QR code driven and we had placed the order without realizing the order didn’t go through. It took about 25 mins for us to realize perhaps the online order was not completed successfully. So we flagged an attendant to confirm it was indeed not put through. Once completed successfully by our attendant, the food started coming quickly. On the taste, I would have prefer less garlic in those dishes that had it (I think the preserved vegetable beef noodle had garlic as did the wood ear fungus) the amount of garlic was copious.

Sliced beef and tripe in chili oil is really good, the garlic and spicy taste is well balanced. The fish and mushroom boiled dumplings was subtle but nice, a nice surprise since it’s not a common filling offered in other dumpling spots. Spicy beef noodle soup can feel a little under seasoned (to me) but you can add more seasonings to it yourself. The noodles are bouncy and the beef slices are good quality. Minor nit picking, their chili oil on the table can taste a little TINY bit bitter at times. Overall a great place!

I found out about this gem because a coworker told me about it. I am so glad I came here after a work meeting for lunch. It was a delicious lunch. I got the spicy beef noodle soup with extra spice and beef and the beef,lamb and fish dumplings. It was out of this world. The service was friendly and super attentive highly recommend.

My son’s favorite dumping place. We come here almost every Saturday to get his dumpling and beef noodle fix. Food is awesome!

Got the house special beef noodle soup, beef xlb, chicken corn dumplings in chilli oil, and napa cabbage pork dumplings. The star of the show were the noodles. Beef was tender, soup had a lot of flavor and depth, and noodles were great be cause it absorbed the soup flavor. 9/10 The beef xlb super nice and flavorful. 8/10 The dumplings dough texture was bouncy and how they were wrapped were great. It wasn't the best filling I had in comparison to other spots but a good 7/10. Would come back again for primarily the beef noodle soup

We ordered the pig ear and the cucumber salad with chili oil sauce, and ordered boiled dumplings and some dumpling soup with seaweed. The dumpling dough is very fresh and plump, while the filling is well seasoned and juicy. This was my second visit and it’s always full of local Chinese families dining in, which is a vote of confidence for authenticity and taste. Overall, the food was simple, delicious, and comforting. The bill came out to $60 including tip, it’s a great place to visit if you are craving some dumplings with your friends/family.

Very authentic northern China style dumplings! This place would have been successful and drawn a crowd in any northern cities in China! Their dumplings are just like the homemade ones and the quality is consistent! We love dine in or do takeouts on busy weekends. The beef noodle soup is great as well! Keep up with the great work!

TLDR: Top 5 Dumplings. My uncle took me there for a small Mid-Autumn Festival dinner. Just the 4 of us, we ordered 2 dumplings, 1 XLB, 1 noodle, and a couple appetizers. I really like the decor... it's not one of those old dingy place, it reminds me of the newer cleaner Chinese / Taiwanese bistros. The dumplings reminded my wife and me of Huashao Dumplings in Cupertino. I also like the fact they had a nice variety of fillings, including my favorite: chicken and corn. The skin is a little thicker than I like, but the dough is very soft and the filling is delicious. It's a very warm and comfortable bite. The XLB are just as delightful. Not as much soup as other places, which to be honest, is a good thing. I hate biting into a XLB and juice squirts out 5 feet. Unlike the dumpling, the XLB skin is thinner, but the filling is a bit too tightly packed. For me, the perfect XLB has a thin wrapper, and a loose filling, where it's doesn't feel like I'm eating a big hunk of meat. But it's still pretty good. Not my top 5, but still way above average. I'd order it again. All in all, I'm REALLY impressed with this place, particularly the dumplings. If I'm ever back in this area, I would love to come back, maybe invite my uncle again. As he said, which is very true, the more people eating here, the more variety you get to try. And this is a place I would LOVE to explore more of.

Good handmade dumplings! You can see the aunties making them by hand through the glass in the kitchen. The dan dan noodles were quite good as well. Service is pretty hands-off as you order via the online menu. Food came quickly. You can also buy them frozen in the front as well. We got one of the dumplings in chili oil, which was just okay since their chili oil isn't mind-blowing. In retrospect, just get the dumplings plain (or pan-fried, but we haven't tried that yet). The classic pork was good. Don't get the corn. Next time, we must try their special fish one. Overall, solid meal and very homey-feeling. If you're craving the QQ of handmade dumplings, give them a go. Very no frills restaurant.

Ordered the sliced beef & ox tripe in chili oil, house special beef noodle soup, beef/lamb/fish dumpling, and mushroom/fish dumplings. The sliced beef & ox tripe in chili oil didn't taste that great compared to other restaurants. The house special beef noodle soup tasted very good and the noodles had a perfect texture. The dumplings are juicy overall. The mushroom/fish dumpling tasted great but the beef/lamb/fish dumpling was average. There's not much service. You just order on your phone with the QR code and then they bring the food to your table. Ambiance: family friendly. The weird part was at the end. The server was standing right behind us, watching us pay the tips for the table.

The food was very good. The xiao loong bao were excellent. The beef noodle soup was very satisfying on a cool night. Cabbage and pork dumplings were very good. The only negative for me was the noise level. It wasn't crowded but it was a little hard to have a conversation at times. Otherwise, it was 5 stars for the food, easy parking and comfortable booth seating.

Yuanbao Jiaozi is a dependable spot that reminds you why handmade dumplings never go out of style. We visited last Thursday evening shortly after opening, and we were seated quickly. Ordering was seamless through their digital menu, and food arrived hot and fresh in steady waves. The handmade dumplings are the heart of the menu, and it's clear they take pride in their craft. We tried three soup versions: Beef, Lamb & Fish; Shiitake Mushroom & Sole Fish; and Shrimp, Egg & Zucchini. Each was wrapped in delicate dough that stayed intact even after soaking in broth. The fillings were distinct without being heavy, and the light, clear soup balanced the richness nicely. The Pork Xiao Long Bao arrived neatly pleated, with a gentle burst of broth inside: flavorful, well-seasoned, and served at the right temperature to enjoy right away. Pork, Shrimp, Chive & Egg Potstickers came crisp and golden in spots, and tender elsewhere. Among the noodle bowls, the Beef Noodle Soup stood out for its aromatic broth and tender cuts of beef. The Noodles with Minced Meat & Bean Paste offered a nice contrast: chewy noodles, crisp cucumber and onion, and savory sauce you mix together at the table. Service was attentive when needed, otherwise comfortably hands-off, which suits the casual dumpling-house rhythm. The dining room is simple and bright, and there's plenty of shopping center parking right outside. Overall, Yuanbao Jiaozi is a smooth, satisfying meal built around honest flavors and handmade care. It's perfect when you want a variety of dumplings, all done right, without the fuss.

OMG second time coming here! Ive been trying to find a good dumpling place and here it is! Very autenthic and best dumplings ive ever tried! I got the pork and napa dumplings and corn and chicken both pan fried. I think the fried ones were better than the boiled ones in my opinion. We also got lotus root and beef noodles. The beef was flavorful but I wasn't a huge fan if the lotus root. The service was kinda slow but since its handmade Ill let it slide. I also got the lychee green-tea which was pretty refreshing. There are plenty of tables and you order with the QR code or in person.

Yuanbao Jiaozi specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine - primarily dumplings, evidenced by the relative translation to "money dumplings" - with their Dongbei owners who started their first location in San Francisco. It is said that their specialty is the shiitake mushroom & sole fish dumpling, which is more uncommon amongst its pork and chicken brethren within dumpling shops. In the peninsula (and probably a majority of the bay area), this is my favorite jiaozi-style dumpling shop, and the consistently packed house and regulars can attest to that. Despite being popular, the process of parking, getting a table, food service, and wrapping up is actually really smooth and quick. On top of that, their prices are very fair in this economy. You can choose to order via QR or with a server, but I find it much more convenient through the phone. For a good meal, I like to share an appetizer, noodle, and dumpling; as such, I'll divvy up this review in those sections. - Appetizers These are cold dishes (liangban) tossed in primarily soy and chili oil. You get a good portion for the price, and they taste so fresh. I've had friends who wouldn't normally eat stuff like this say they like it, as the sauce is good and evenly distributed. Most of the items are spicy or have a hint of it. - Noodle The house special beef noodle soup is one of my favorites in the bay; it's hard to try another noodle soup here. You can adjust the spice level, but it's pretty pleasant even at its spiciest. The beef broth is much more clean and clear than a majority of other places, and the beef is also cut into cute smaller cubes. The noodle is light and smooth with a small chew. I've also had the dan dan mixed w/ minced meat & bean paste noodles, which was disappointing as it mostly tasted like mala in oily sesame-peanut sauce, intentionally dried out ground pork, and random slices of raw onion. It made my dad cough a lot and my mouth sting, so you'll need spice tolerance for this. - Dumpling First off, their dumpling skin is similar to a chewy al dente at the fold, and soft on the body. Second, they are smaller than typical, which makes them perfect for popping in your mouth. You know they are fresh as you can view them being made in the back. You can choose the dumplings simply steamed, in soup, in chili oil, or pan-fried (potstickers). If you want them crunchy, go with potstickers. If you want a warm, soul-soothing comfort meal, go with the soup (though I warn it's very subtle and tastes like bland broth mixed with 10% chicken broth and 10% seaweed). If you want more dumpling per price, go plain. I don't recommend the chili oil dumplings since they didn't have too much of a taste, and I needed to add my own sauces anyways (there is chili oil on the table). The fillings are minced quite well and taste fresh, and no ingredient is overpowering. The flavors are more muted (less salted and leaner) compared to grocery store dumplings, so they taste healthier. Chicken is light, pork is typical, beef is beefy, lamb is slightly gamey. Fish softens up the filling and brings a fluffier texture. Shrimp has a firmer texture. There is one dumpling that is exclusive to this Burlingame location - the uni & pork dumpling, which comes as a pair. It's just a light meat dumpling with a briny ocean taste, which is interesting but not something I'd order more than once. Worth trying, though. Their xiao long bao is solid and satisfies the craving, though I wouldn't say a contender to places like DTF. The skin is soft, the meat is juicy, and the soup is just right. You can buy frozen dumplings here as well for a decent price (currently about 80 cents per piece). If you're looking for dumplings and beef noodle soup, this is a good pick whether you're a local or just visiting the area.

Been here many times and the food is solid everytime. I can always count on Yuan Bao to consistently deliver quality food. Their XLBs are top notch. The skin is thin but sturdy and it holds plenty of soup inside. That's how soup dumplings should be made. It comes pipping hot. My favorite is the pork XLB. Their noodles are also delicious. The right amount of chew and freshness. You can tell they are handmade. The pickled Chinese cabbage and beef noodle soup is so good!!! I get that almost every time. Their sides are delicious as well. My husband loves the sliced beef and ox tripe in chili oil. The sliced lotus root is a good palate cleanser. And the diced marinated cucumbers are always a winner. Yuan Bao is a family favorite bc my daughter also loves it, making it an easy choice for lunch or dinner that delights everyone!

Lots of parking in a popular plaza. There's so many noodle and dumpling restaurants in the Bay Area so our expectations were appropriate. We got the house special beef noodle soup, cabbage and pork dumplings, shredded potato and pig ear apps. Shredded potato and pig ear apps both had too much vinegar, sour and not good. Also the pig ear was cut so thin couldn't really enjoy it. House special beef noodle soup - soup didn't have a deep beef soup flavours, kind of bland even with the hot sauce. The meat was good. Dumplings were good. You make your own sauce with soy sauce and chili I think. That's what we did.

Local favorite. Got the beef noodle soup, crab roe Xiao long bao, and Asian salad. Service is quick and ambiance is bright and clean. Couldn't ask for more.

We were party of nine Friday night. Our friend made a reservation for 6pm. Good idea as the place was very busy. Located in a shopping center there were plenty of parking spaces. Hubby and I were the first to arrive. Our table was ready so we sat down. We noticed how comfortable the chairs were. We QR'd the menu and took a look at the various offerings. There were also hard copies of the menu on the table. Of the nine of us, two decided not to participate in family style eating as they weren't keen on many of the menu choices. The remainder of us decided to share a couple of starters, two soup noodles, and several different types of dumplings. No photo opportunities as the food was just dumped on the table with mumbled explanations of each. Then each plate was passed around the table. Personally I found sharing of soup noodles among seven people very challenging. I say each serving can easily be shared by two people. The dumplings are made on site. You can see the workers in the kitchen behind a glass window. Food came quickly. Don't expect much service. A couple of people in our group had been to the outpost in the Sunset district in the City. Said smaller footprint and smaller menu selection. I'm not sure I'll return here as we do live in the City. For us it was more of a social gathering.

This is my grandpa's favorite dumpling restaurant, which honestly should tell you all you need to know. I went here with him for lunch on a Saturday, and since we came right at opening it was pretty empty and we got very quick service. We tried several of their dumplings, including chili pork & chive, three-treasure(?) which I believe is beef/lamb/shrimp or something like that, fried pork & chive (potsticker), and their pork and beef XLB. I actually ended up being a bigger fan of the pork XLB here than I was of the dumplings, but the dumplings were still solid and the potstickers were the best! I will definitely be back to try their other varieties as they have a TON.

I love love Yuanbao Jiaozi for a home-style meal and the dumplings here are amazing! On a recently trip my friend and I shared an order of pork, shrimp, chive egg dumplings in soup, the spicy beef noodle soup and marinated cucumbers which was the perfect combination. We were hungry and this really satisfied our cravings for Chinese comfort food. Loved the dumplings, the pork, shrimp, and chive really made the dumplings so flavorful and umami. The beef noodle soup comes with tender beef and lovely chewy noodles with a rich, spicy soup and the cucumbers were the perfect cold, crunchy app to eat with hearty soups. We'll definitely come back!

I love Yuanbao Jiaozi in SF's Sunset District so was excited to see they opened an outpost down in Millbrae. Free parking is nice down here (unfortunately, this urbanist must begrudgingly admit.) This location is much larger and airy (and the menu is also considerably larger!) You can see them making the dumplings in-house in the back. My mom and I loved Steamed pork Napa Cabbage & Pork Dumpling and House Special Beef Noodle Soup--that's a dish we tend to get at most Chinese restaurants if they have it. The beef was tender and flavorful, giving some weight to the fairly-light soup broth. Noodles were thick and flavorful--loved the consistency and thickness. Also quite a bit of vegetables in there--we love healthy! Dumplings were yummy of course--after all, that is what they're known for! Service was alright. Seemed a bit slow. The restaurant was pretty busy but they didn't seem to have much urgency.

Pretty good dumpling spot! I forgot to take pictures but I also tried three types of soup dumplings: beef, pork, and pork and crab. My favorite was still the classic pork, but all of them were good. While the flavor was nice, I feel like it could've been more soupy. I also really enjoyed the pork and cabbage dumplings in chili oil which had plenty of yummy filling and a deliciously fragrant sauce to cover. The dan dan noodles and spicy beef noodles were delicious too! Although everything labeled "spicy" here is very very mild. When we arrived on a Friday around 12:30 PM, it was absolutely packed with a line forming. The one guy seating people seemed extremely stressed and was running back and forth cursing under his breath lol. We were seated after about 20 minutes, and our food came out quickly after we ordered. The restaurant has lots of seating and gets fully packed, which is super impressive and telling! People love this place!

The first good sign was that this restaurant was full at 8pm on a Sunday night. The next good sign was being able to see the kitchen from the seating area. We ordered the pork and cabbage pot stickers, the rice and short rib plate, and the beef noodle soup. The pot stickers were great - juicy and succulent. The soup was also good, with tender beef, chewy noodles and a flavorful broth. The rib plate was also tender but not outstanding. I do think the dishes are pricey. Considering that we ordered from a QR code, service was minimal. There are other establishments in the area that offer great dumplings with a more extensive menu at more competitive prices. A solid choice, but the peninsula is full of solid dumpling/noodle restaurants. Does it stand out? Not sure!

Pretty busy on a Thursday evening around 8pm but my party of 3 was seated right away. We shared the special mix salad, napa cabbage pork dumplings, braised spareribs noodle soup, corn chicken potstickers, pork shrimp chive dumplings in chili oil, and dan dan w/ bean paste noodles. Overall everything was pretty good and I especially liked the thickness and chewiness level of the noodle dishes. I did think the braised spareribs in the noodle soup could've been more tender, and thought the napa cabbage pork dumplings and corn chicken potstickers could've used a bit more flavor. Dan dan w/ bean paste noodles were also a bit too oily. Would still come back because the food was really comforting!

I love this place. Loved the one in SF and even more in love with this location because of SPACE - PARKING and an extended menu! There is nothing I have ever eaten here that I did not like. The XLBs are great - but the soup with dumplings are so comforting! The tofu skin stick salad and potato salads are my favorite and I order it every time I go! This location even has fancy drink menu items! Service is quick and straight forward with an easy way to order via QR code. I have nothing negative to say or any negative experiences with any of the food or service whenever I've come here. A great casual family dining experience!

Travels coming from Long Beach,Ca Southern California. We arrived at the hotel; checked in and trying to fig out where the spot of good eats were. We came in 8pm on a Friday night..Sat ourselves where it was available. Since it was the end of the night they didn't have sme items which we understood. Ordered: Spareribs noodles Beef noodles Xiao beef dumplings Chicken & corn pot sticks Lamb, fish dumplings I think we hit the jack pot! The dumpling skin was soft and chewy and the fillings were delicious. Noodles were jst perfect.. You made my kids and I trip even better! This place made my picker eaters say it's one of their highlights of the trip...so thank you thank you..

We been coming here for some time now. We really enjoy the pork Xiao long Bao they are truly delicious! We recommend 100%!!!! Very tasty , we always have 3-4 orders of those! They are great! Today we tried their dumplings soup , very plain not much flavor in it . We ordered steamed pork dumplings and chilli oil pork dumplings. Don't recommend ordering the chilli dumplings, 8 come in an order but if you order the regular steamed ones you can just add the chilli oil yourself since it's on the table. Service is fast and easy ! Restaurant is nice, you can have conversations , enjoy your lunch/dinner . Bathrooms are clean and their tables and restaurant is usually clean they have great staff.

Tasty warm food. It gave me the feeling of homemade Jiaozi. The waiter almost forgot about the wonton soup we ordered until I reminded him near the end.

I visited Yuanbao Jiaozi in Burlingame, CA on Monday, 2/24/25, around 7:30 PM. In terms of the food, I tried the following: 1) House Special Beef Noodle Soup 2) Pork, Shrimp, Chive & Egg Dumpling 3) Pork, Shrimp, Chive & Egg Dumpling in Chili Oil All of the dishes were extremely tasty and palatable. If I had to pick a favorite, it was the House Special Beef Noodle Soup. The broth was just dynamite! What stood out to me was that I saw the chefs prepare the fresh dumplings from the kitchen. The staff members were super attentive and beyond friendly. The restaurant was modern, clean, and nicely decorated. Overall, my dining experience was pleasantly enjoyable. From the food, service, and ambiance, it was spectacular. I highly recommend coming to this restaurant.

Husband and I always love getting takeout from their SF location, but we LOVE visiting this location for fresh, piping hot dumplings and XLB. The staff here are incredibly attentive, service is amazing, and tables are well spaced out. We recommend this spot all the time and make any excuse to come.

It's been almost a year since we've been here and the menus have changed a bit but they are generally still offering the same dishes. Service is alway fast and great here. Restaurant interior were clean and comfy. We got the pickled cabbage beef soup again and it really hit the spot this time. The soup base was so delicious with great depth of flavor and pickled mustard greens. The beef was soft and tasty and the noodles were perfect chewy al dente. My daughter liked it so much she ate up almost all the noodle. We also got the xiao long bao and the shiitake chicken dumpling. Xiao long bao was very tasty and well made and I enjoyed those very much. The chicken shiitake dumpling were well made too and the skin was delicious and cooked will. However i'm just not a fan of chicken and shiitake filling. It definitely didn't have as good flavor as pork or shrimp filling. I will probably go with another type next time. As always we had a great meal and will be back again if we are in the area

Great place to enjoy a comforting meal! Whenever I come here, I always get the Pickled Chinese Cabbage Beef Noodle Soup (can choose spicy or non-spicy) and some dumplings or xiao long bao. One cool thing about this restaurant is the fact that you can see the chefs in the back preparing the dumplings through a large glass window. It is quite mesmerizing to see how efficiently and neatly they form the dumplings by hand. The Pickled Chinese Cabbage Beef Noodle Soup has a rich broth, generous amount of beef, and a distinct pickled cabbage that complements the rich noodle soup very well. For dumplings, we usually get the Chicken & Corn dumpling. You can choose to get 14 dumplings without soup or 12 dumplings with soup. If you get it with soup, it comes topped with some seaweed and scallions. Sometimes I like getting the soup option especially on cold rainy days, when I want something to warm me up. The interior is very spacious with plenty of seating and I rarely have to wait to get seated. It is clean and service is friendly and efficient. Plus parking is easy because the restaurant is located in a plaza.

Brought kids one night. It is situated right next to Lunardi. Place is very clean with see through kitchen. We got a seaweed appetizer, shrimp dumplings, pork cabbage dumplings and a soup dumplings. Seaweed was pretty decent and fresh. Love my shrimp dumplings. Shrimps are super tender. Pork cabbage is nicely flavored. Soup dumplings are okay too. Kids loved it. All food is super authentic. Dumplings came with plenty of stuffings. Service was pretty fast and friendly. Like this place and we have ordered takeout from here a few times and it never disappoints.

Finally tried this place and it was good! Went at 5:30pm on a Saturday and it was already getting pretty packed. Ordered a variety of dumplings, some steamed, some pan fried. All were very good. Would love to come back and try more dishes on the menu!

We eaten her so many times and recently got take out for CNY. I recommend you come early as the place usually gets packed over the weekend, there are usually people waiting before the restaurant opens. They turn tables around really quickly though! Service is always just ok, but it's a fast paced restaurant. The interior is spacious and usually really clean. The food is delicious. The mixed salad was a stand out, the sauce is amazing. All of their dumplings are pretty good, my partner especially like the one with fish. The skin for their dumplings are a lot better than other places. The beef noodles was just ok, and the same with the Dan Dan noodles. I would skip out on the spicy beef/tendon slices next time, it was just too greasy.

What a great experience! Found this place mainly because it had great reviews and close to the airport. There was a little wait. It was very busy. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The menu was clean with colorful photos of the dumplings which is a great help. The server was helpful in guiding us on what to order. We like to ask what are you known for and what popular. I like to always order the soup dumplings to compare. All there dumpling we ordered were very good. We had a great conversation with the owner. I highly recommended this place and will be back when we return to the area.

Chinese dumpling place in Burlingame. Must be popular because we ran into my sister's ex colleague who drove from Cupertino for their dumplings with his parents. You order off a QR code from the table but they have menus at the table. The pork and cabbage dumplings were very good. I liked the tofu stick skin appetizer but my sister says their pig ear appetizer is better. We liked their pickled cabbage beef noodle soup but wish there was a better soup to noodle ratio. There was more noodle than soup. The restaurant is clean and very new looking on the inside. They sell frozen dumplings next to the register in the front. There are specials where you can buy gift certificates and get a certain amount for free but you have to buy them before you redeem them. I overheard the employee telling the man buying frozen dumplings before he rung us up. You can't use the gift certificates with the bonus on the same day you buy them.

A place with great dumplings at an affordable price, perfect place if you just want a quick bite and some Asian comfort food. There was a short wait when we got there at around 6:30, but things moved quick and food came out fast. Their soup dumplings are really good and their noodles were a decent size and well seasoned

BUGS IN FOOD!! Came here on Sunday AM and ordered a bowl of the beef noodle soup. Took my left overs home in the store provided soup container, and ate it the next day. Got half through my meal until I realized what I thought was pepper, had LEGS?!!!!! Started with a few that I fished out and put onto a napkin, but then I saw more and immediately inside the bowl. DISGUSTING!!! So sad because I love their soup, but don't love it as much anymore... it says a lot if in my single bowl of soup that there were at least 5 bugs, how many more were in the remainder of the soup I ate on Sunday

Yuanbao Jiaozi is offers high quality authentic Chinese food at a reasonable price point in the Bay. We ordered two of their house special beef noodle soups because they were so good! The pork dumplings are a classic, and my personal favorite has to be the dumplings in chili oil. The savory and sweet flavor of the chili oil works so well, and I like the skin of the dumplings the most this way. Potstickers were also really good and had a decent amount of filling within them. Service is decent, you can just flag down a server if you want to order more. They offer both digital and in person ordering. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants real Chinese food on the Peninsula.

A very nice comfortable delicious quick dinner. You can watch the ladies prepare the dumplings behind the clear windows. The space is very open and very clean atmosphere. We went to dinner with grandson and he knew how to scan code at the table and order food. We could probably have figured it out eventually but would have taken us old folks longer to order! Yuanbao delivers an authentic flavorful dumpling. We started with Lotus Root salad; very crunchy thinly sliced lotus root with very tasty good seasoning. I enjoyed the lotus root salad because it was different. Then we had Dandan Noodles which was also very good. Ordered two different dumplings; corn and chicken dumpling an napa cabbage and pork dumpling in chili oil. Every order was very good. We would come back and try other entrees. Turns out we can also eat at Yuanbao in San Francisco which is very close to home. The Burlingame Yuanbao was new, clean, cozy and the tables filled up by the time we finished eating. Gonna go try the one in San Francisco on Irving St. next.

First time dining here in August 2025. The server who took our order was very nice. He answered our questions with courtesy and a smile. We ordered: - Beef, Lamb & Fish Dumpling in soup $13.99 The dumplings were good but I couldn't taste the different meats in the fillings. - House Special Beef Noodle Soup $15.99 plus extra beef $5.00 extra The noodle texture was good and so was the soup. The extra beef for $5.00 more was not worth it. We didn't get that much beef.

If you think everything in the Bay Area Is pricey, I found a gem where you can get Dumpling for less than a dollar each. You can also get a big bowl of noodle without breaking your wallet. Yuanbao jiaozi is a popular dumpling spot in Irving san fransisco and they have a new location in Burlingame, with more seats and parking spots! Marinated beef ($11.99) Shredded pig ear chili oil ($10.99) Shredded potato salad ($7.99) Beef noodle soup ($15.99) Dandan noodle ($12.99) Lamb carrot xlb ($13.99) Napa cabbage pork dumpling in chili oil ($12.99) Pork shrimp chive egg dumpling ($13.99) Pork shrimp potstickers ($15.99) You can skip on the chili oil dumplings but I highly recommend the beef noodle soup and their dumplings! Their dumplings are wrapped fresh by the 阿姨 when you order, and have the perfect chewy skin with great meat to skin ratio, and so juicy! Their beef noodle soup also hits so warm and comforting, with QQ noodle texture, tender beef, and savory broth. Although the dumplings are homemade, the service is very quick!

house special beef noodle soup: 5/5 SO DELICIOUS! I love the beef noodle soup. noodles were good texture and beef was so tender and falls apart as u bite into it which I love. finished the whole bowl service: fast and nice ambiance: looks new interior and very clean with good seats

Not sure why this place is so highly rated and why it's so full all the time, but I thought the food was really mid. We got the braised spareribs over rice, beef noodle soup, and some soup dumplings. The soup dumplings were yummy, but the rice and noodles were pretty bad. The spare ribs were dry, and the beef noodle soup was super bland. Would recommend just sticking to their dumplings!

Fast friendly service Family ambiance Food quality was great! A little pricey but not complaining because the xiao long baos were fresh and top notch :) my fav Thanks!

So yummy! My boyfriend and I came in on a Saturday night, it was packed but we got sat immediately. It was bustling inside! We ordered 3 dishes and each dish had its own unique flavors and was an overall great meal! The braised spareribs noodle soup was light but seasoned perfectly for my taste buds, my boyfriend also really enjoyed it. The meat fell off the bones making it easy to eat! The pork xiaolongbaos were solid! They were juicy and flavorful, always love ordering xiaolongbaos! The special mix salad was vinegary and spicy. A perfect way to start off the meal. For me, I thought the vinegar was a little too strong so I washed it in the noodle soup and that made it better!

We came here on a rainy day, parking was pretty easy to find. We got seated pretty easily and service was quick. You order through a QR code. It was nicely decorated. This isn't the fault of the restaurant, but there was a toddler screaming the entire time we were there. We ordered the dan dan noodles, xiao long bao, potstickers, and dumplings in chili oil. We were so impressed by the dan dan noodles that we wound up ordering another one! This was enough food for the 4 of us! Nothing was too spicy, they also have some extra chili oil which helped bring a bit of a kick but not too much heat. Dumplings were yummy but nothing to write home about. Heard some of the servers speaking Cantonese, which was nice! Would probably come back and get more dan dan noodles!

This has become our go-to place for beef noodle soup! I think we order it at least 2-3x per month. It's quick, convenient, and so satisfying! Our typical order: - Special mixed salad - Cucumber salad - Dumplings in chili oil - House special beef noodle soup I usually get the noodles mild or non-spicy, since you can always add more spicy sauce to taste. Once in a while we mix it up and get the sliced pig ear or pretty much any of the corn dumplings.

When you're in the mood for the most traditional and tasty dumplings, this is the place. I love how cozy and low key this place is! Not too busy on a Friday night but still hustling and bustling. The kitchen is full of workers working on hand making the dumplings fresh for each order. I've had the beef/lamb/fish dumplings, Napa and pork chili dumplings, pork XLB, and house beef noodle soup. Everything is extremely fresh and I enjoyed the texture of the dumpling skin and noodles.

My friend and I decided to have a quick lunch here as soon as we landed in San Francisco. We got here at around 12:40PM on a Friday afternoon and we were seated right away. There is a QR code at every table -- you can view the menu and put in your order this way. It's ok if you don't want to either. I believe you can flag down any of the servers and they can put in the order for you as well. My friend and I decided to share: Tofu Skin Stick Salad - this was really good! The sauce was spicy, sweet, and savory. It was a great combo and super refreshing. Pork Xiao Long Bao - probably not the best xiao long baos that I've had but they are pretty decent. They were filled with soup and came out piping hot. Might be a bit light on the flavor but tasted great with vinegar nonetheless. Pickled Chinese Cabbage Beef Noodle Soup - out of the three items that we ordered, this was my least favorite. The soup was a bit on the bland side and was fish based rather than beef based. The beef itself was pretty good and tender. I think the beef noodle soup might be a better choice. Overall, decent food. Not sure if I'd be back to be honest but if I lived in the area, I would definitely go back to try the dumplings.

I was excited to see a new location for Yuanbao Jiaozi! Compared to the one in SF, this one is so much more spacious and I also feel like this one has more variety! We tried a couple of our favorites like the beef noodle soup and potato salad as well as some new plates like the beef/lamb/fish dumplings and the beef XLB. Everything was pretty tasty! We ordered 11 dishes for 7 people and it was just enough without any leftovers.

They have a wide variety of northern Chinese cuisine, from their namesake dumplings, to noodle soups, and each dish was good! The restaurant is very bright and clean, and turnover is quite quick so you won't have to wait for long! The dishes also didn't take too long to arrive which was nice. We got the pickled cabbage beef noodle soup which was very good. The dumplings were good, and the xialongbao too, except that they weren't as juicy as expected. Still good though! Overall, food was solid, but not anything too exceptional.

My partner and I are huge fans of soup dumplings, so whenever we find a restaurant that serves them, we make a point to try it out. Recently, we had the pleasure of dining at Yuanbao, and their soup dumplings were a standout experience. The dumpling wrappers are delicate yet perfectly sturdy, a testament to the skill and care that goes into their preparation. They hand-make pretty much everything on their menu, from the dumpling wrappers to the noodles, and you can taste the difference that freshness and quality ingredients make. The soup inside the dumplings was nothing short of amazing--rich, umami, and bursting with flavor. Along with the soup dumplings, everything else we tried was equally delicious and thoughtfully prepared. We're already looking forward to our next visit, eager to explore more of Yuanbao's handmade offerings!

One of my favorite spots in the peninsula for dumplings! The pork soup dumplings are great--steaming hot, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The hot & spicy beef tendon is another standout, with the perfect balance of mala spice and tenderness. Don't miss out on the fish dumplings -- they're a delightful surprise, my current favorite! Service is impressively fast and efficient, even during the weekend rush. The place is clean and love the see-through kitchen where you can watch the magic happen. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful dumplings and quick service, this place is a must-visit.

A solid noodle soup spot if you're in the Burlingame area. It's a large restaurant but gets pretty busy on the weekends/evenings. The good news is everything comes out super quick. Scan your QR code and submit the order and voila, the food arrives quickly Ended up sharing the beef noodle soup, which was "light" compared to other beef noodle soups, but definitely hit the spot. The "spicy" part of the order looks like they add some chili oil for you, so don't be afraid if you decide to go this route. Also got the bean stick salad, which was super flavorful and better than I expected it to be. Solid spot if you're craving noodle soup and in the area.