Dumpling Time - Berkeley

The Maine Lobster Siu Mai was delicious and the BBQ Pork Bao so stuffed and meaty! a delight to find so close to home. read more The Maine Lobster Siu Mai was delicious and the BBQ Pork Bao so stuffed and meaty! a delight to find so close to home.

I've ordered delivery from this restaurant twice and both times it has been disappointing. The dumplings arrived soggy and overcooked, while the spring rolls ta... read more I've ordered delivery from this restaurant twice and both times it has been disappointing. The dumplings arrived soggy and overcooked, while the spring rolls tasted like they came straight from the frozen food section. I really enjoy this place in San Francisco, but perhaps the Berkeley location isn't up to par. The wings were delivered fine and tasted good, but overall it was a disappointing experience, and I won't be placing a third order.

It’s a decent restaurant, though not outstanding. Unfortunately, the chili pork dumplings lacked flavor. On the bright side, the shrimp and pork siu mai was fan... read more It’s a decent restaurant, though not outstanding. Unfortunately, the chili pork dumplings lacked flavor. On the bright side, the shrimp and pork siu mai was fantastic—full of flavor! The tofu dish was the second best; it was good, but I probably wouldn’t order it again. I would definitely return for the siu mai!

As for the rest of our order: the BBQ Pork Bao is generously filled and moist—it’s an excellent choice. The Pork XLB satisfies that craving for soup dumplings,... read more As for the rest of our order: the BBQ Pork Bao is generously filled and moist—it’s an excellent choice. The Pork XLB satisfies that craving for soup dumplings, even if they aren’t the absolute best I’ve ever had. They might be better enjoyed right away rather than as takeout. The Garlicky Green Beans deliver exactly what their name promises, hitting you with a bold and delicious garlic flavor.

Better to eat in person than to get takeout! read more Better to eat in person than to get takeout!