Dumpling Zone - San Francisc

Nice spot for dumplings, got the XLB, fried dumplings and iced Thai tea. All were delicious and I would highly recommend! read more Nice spot for dumplings, got the XLB, fried dumplings and iced Thai tea. All were delicious and I would highly recommend!

Had lunch here yesterday with a friend, and what a great weekday lunch or post-lunch gem! We had the whole restaurant to ourselves like mafia vibes, which I lov... read more Had lunch here yesterday with a friend, and what a great weekday lunch or post-lunch gem! We had the whole restaurant to ourselves like mafia vibes, which I love being able to enjoy eating out in a major city with no distractions. Parking is horrible here, but it's right outside Forest Hill station, so it's better off taking public transit if you're not within a mile radius. It's definitely a locals only vibe, but it just comes when it's least busy for the best experience. We ordered a braised beef noodle soup, pork xiao long bao, pan fried juicy pork bag, green onion pancakes, and har gow. Classic shrimp dumplings, on the smaller side, but you get 4 pieces vs. 3. The skin was good, and it tasted fresh. Their green onion pancake is some of the best I've had. I appreciated it being really crispy throughout. Some places don't get a good sear, and you get chewy and burnt textures. Whether that's intentional, I liked the consistency here. Both baos were perfect and delicious. Super hot temperature, flavorful pork, and the half fried half steamed had a really nice chewy/crisp texture. Perfect dough to meat ratio, I'd say some of the best I've had in the city. The beef noodle soup was my least favorite. While the noodles and braised beef were so good and tender, the broth needed more spice or numbing flavor. Still, overall, the meal was excellent. Service was quick and efficient. We ordered through our phone/a qr, which sent the ticket to them. I'll definitely return to try other things on the menu.

We went here with the kids as they love Dumplings and were obsessed with Din Tai Fung in Singapore. The menu looked great and it lived up to our expectations an... read more We went here with the kids as they love Dumplings and were obsessed with Din Tai Fung in Singapore. The menu looked great and it lived up to our expectations and the kids. Really nice service a popular choice with the local Asian population in San Fran!

This is a hidden gem!! amazing dumplings, extremely flavorful dishes. Close to perfect dumplings. Some of the best dumplings I ever had! Strong recommendation! read more This is a hidden gem!! amazing dumplings, extremely flavorful dishes. Close to perfect dumplings. Some of the best dumplings I ever had! Strong recommendation!

Food was phenomenal. All the classics, but each one improved in some noticeable way — I would not have thought it possible. The whole family, including kids, ag... read more Food was phenomenal. All the classics, but each one improved in some noticeable way — I would not have thought it possible. The whole family, including kids, agreed. Worth a 45-60 min drive for us to repeat dine in, which we will as soon as possible! After more family discussion, I have come back with an addendum. Best dumplings in the Bay Area, in our view!