James Nguyen DMD

The must try….is pan fried dumplings. The crust was quite unique. The other dishes are just as good but I feel you can get them at other restaurants. They are busy so plan accordingly. Enjoy!

Tameka D.

This place was amazing! My daughter loves dumplings and bao but oddly enough i had never had them. This would be my first time trying! We ordered the pan fried juicy pork bao, pork and crab soup bao, fresh shrimp with shrimp paste noodles and the fresh cucumber with garlic sauce. The vibe of the place was all good and positive! It felt so laid back and welcoming. It was super clean and smelled amazing! There was a bit of a wait but that’s because it was packed and there was a long line of people ahead of us. It was good because they had plugs so after walking and riding scooters all day in the city we were able to charge our phones while there which is a major plus for us tourist! That pan fried juicy pork bao was popular as it was on every single table so we had to try it! The food came out reasonably quickly and our server and the staff were super nice and friendly. I had seen videos of this spot on tiktok raving about how great this place was…And it did not disappoint!!! THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! All of it! There was nothing i would really change. The soup bao was my absolute favorite while my daughters enjoyed the ever so popular juicy pan fried bao. Those cucumbers were divine. Honestly i could eat those all day long. My daughter describes this as the best she’s ever had. Highly recommend! Absolutely enjoyed the food and service here. No concerns. Plus i got to try a new food that i absolutely ended up loving. When I came back to Houston, the first thing i did was find a noodle and dumpling spot. Theirs was ok but after having this place i may not find another spot this good!

TLP

I'm glad I didn't listen to the negative opinions; my wife and I had such a great time and meal here. We've tried a lot of dumpling restuarants around the country and several in SF, and this is by far our favorite. Regarding the long waits, it's worth noting that for parties of 2 the waits may be way shorter than for larger parties. On a bustling Friday night at 6:30pm our wait was under 5 minutes as a party of 2 despite there being a line outside the door. The dumplings were delicious: more flavorful, better ratio of filling/soup, and so many options to choose from. We also appreciated the ambiance much more than other dumpling restaurants. Having a corner buildijg location allows for windows on both sides (better natural light and views), the acoustics were better than other spots (so you can actually hear the person next to you), and being in a great area allows for walking/hanging out or grabbing a dessert or tea afterward.

Bubblfussl

Well this was absolutely awesome! Food arrived extremely fast and was super tasty. Staff was super kind and helpful. Juicy baos and steamed pork & crab were fantastic and our favorites

+1

Ryan Pittman

Dumplings are such a treat for me, but I rarely get them because my wife isn't a huge fan. So, when my son and I caught a show at Davies Symphony Hall, we walked a couple blocks to try Dumpling Home. Wow! They were terrific!! The service was fast and friendly, the price was reasonable, the interior was clean and unpretentious, and the food was some of the best I've had in a decade. We ordered the hot and sour soup (delish!), the Numb & Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao (the ABSOLUTE standout here!), the fried pork wontons (great!), the pork and vegetable pot stickers (solid), and the curry lamb dumplings (unique and savory!). In short, a terrific and wonderful experience. I see what all the fuss is about, and I can't wait to come back!

+3

Jea Kim

A really popular dumpling spot outside of Chinatown. Stopped by for lunch on a Monday around noon. Both the indoor tables and outdoor patio were completely packed, so we waited about 15 minutes to get seated. I’ve had mixed experiences with Bib Gourmand dumpling spots in the U.S., but this one was the best so far. Beef in Special Soy Sauce & Jellyfish Salad – Standard cold apps. Nothing particularly memorable, but just wanted something light and refreshing to start with before the heavier dishes. Dry-Cooked Green Beans – Usually not big on green beans solo, but this was highly recommended. Lightly coated in a savory sauce (probably oyster sauce plus something extra), which masked any bitterness and gave it a nice umami edge. Juicy Pork Bao – Very similar to Shanghai-style buns with crispy bottoms and juicy, flavorful pork inside. My favorite of the dumplings. Preferred them over the xiao long bao. Numb & Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao – Despite the name, there was no numbing spice at all. Ended up giving them a generous pour of chili oil. So you might be better off just ordering the regular pork version. Beef Xiao Long Bao – I don’t think I’ve had beef in XLB form before, but this was really good. Juicy, well-seasoned, and honestly just good on its own. With chili oil, though, I still slightly preferred the pork.

+3

Anderson Angkeyile (Flying Sailor)

Dumpling Home offers authentic and delicious Chinese food that truly impressed me. The soup dumplings were outstanding — they held all the flavorful broth without breaking, which is a challenge even for restaurants in China. The small bites were refreshing, tasty, and full of variety. Despite the lunch rush, the business ran smoothly with efficient service. Highly recommend!

+2

Vanessa G

Went on a thursday night. Expect a wait if you come after 6:30 pm, they don't seat you until you have the full party. That said, service was really quick once we sat down. We ordered the pork and beef pan-fried dumplings, pork xiao long bao, sauteed grean beans, cucumber, and the Zha Jiang noodles. Everything was really good. My favorite was the pan-fried dumplings, as I've never had that before. Just be careful as it does squirt everywhere if you bite into it. I liked the pork better than the beef dumpling. The cucumber was fresh, although I didn't really taste the garlic sauce. The xiao long bao was great, and the meat and sauce were very flavorful. Although personally, I thought they were on the bigger side. I prefer XLB that has an equal meat to pastry ratio. The green beans were perfectly crunchy. For 6 dishes, tea and 1 beer, we paid ~$120 including tips. This is a good portion for 3 people. Would definitely come back again.

+1

Dropped in for lunch recently on a Sunday around noon and the place was packed with a healthy group of people on the waiting list before us which was a good sign for the food quality. The front des…

Dropped in for lunch recently on a Sunday around noon and the place was packed with a healthy group of people on the waiting list before us which was a good sign for the food quality. The front des…

This is the best Chinese food i can have in San Francisco. From the delicious pork dumplings, fried bao, spring rolls, through the brussels, i can get a consistent taste every time i visit them. And …

Food was good. Server was very responsive. Either I need to order less food next time or they need bigger tables.

This is the best chinese food i can have in San Francisco. From the delicious pork dumplings, fried bao, spring rolls, through the brussels, i can get a consistent taste every time i visi…

food was good. Server was very responsive. Either I need to order less food next time or they need bigger tables.

This is the best Chinese food i can have in San Francisco. From the delicious pork dumplings, fried bao, spring rolls, through the brussels, i can get a consistent taste every time i visit them. …

Food was good. server was very responsive. Either I need to order less food next time or they need bigger tables.

Amazing food, went on a Friday during lunchtime and there was no wait. We walked here from my friends place so didn't pay attention how the parking was but it is street parking.\n\nWe got the Dan…

Wow! I loved this place. The service was great, the food was incredible, and the ordering process was seamless. Between four of us, we ordered quite a few things off the menu and I can't say there …

Amazing food, went on a Friday during lunchtime and there was no wait. We walked here from my friends place so didn't pay attention how the parking was but it is street parking.\n\nWe got the Dan…

This was our first stop on a dumpling crawl and one of the most recommended spots in Hayes Valley. Since we had our dog with us, we sat outdoors - easy seating and a comfortable setup.\nService was…

Food was delicious and the service is fast and friendly . We always try to return every time we visit the Bay Area

One of the best dumpling spots in the city, usually packed but the trick is to go during the week for lunch

Food is amazing and very unique soup bao dumplings. Cost is reasonable and service is fast. Very busy though so you likely will have to wait.

Buzzing atmosphere with an authentic Chinese feel. Traditional Chinese beer is served as the perfect pairing for authentic dumplings hand made daily in the kitchen. Appetizers are served family sty…

Ok Michelin star . \n\nI think their xiao long baos are better than Din Tai Fung. The soup inside was perfection . \n\nJuicy pork buns were super crispy on the bottom half, and the soup inside wa…

The Xia long Bao is a must to try. I liked everything to be honest. Finding parking is an issue because it's a busy area. But it's worth it . The ambiance and service is good.

Been wanting to try Dumpling Home for a while. Street parking can be challenging as Gough is a real busy street. Came at 12 on a Monday, seated right away. By 12:30 place was full.\n\nOrdered some …

The best dumplings for sure. Our family member brought us here, walk- in, we ordered some food, the steam dumplings are delicious and it’s the best I tried so far in the State.

The best dumplings for sure. Our family member brought us here, walk- in, we ordered some food, the steam dumplings are delicious and it’s the best I tried so far in the State.

The best dumplings for sure. Our family member brought us here, walk- in, we ordered some food, the steam dumplings are delicious and it’s the best I tried so far in the State.

What a delightful find! Across the street from SF Jazz, which was a bonus. No reservations, and people start lining up before it opens. Every du.pling was a perfect mouth explosion of flavor.

Small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu has many great options at competitive prices. We tried 3 different dishes and each one was amazing. Highly recommended their pork soup dumplin…

Small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu has many great options at competitive prices. We tried 3 different dishes and each one was amazing. Highly recommended their pork soup dumplin…

dumplings are delicious and fresh. I like most that my dishes are served hot. Everything is yummy. The wait is not so long even there always seems many people waiting. Highly recommended it.

Dumplings are delicious and fresh. I like most that my dishes are served hot. Everything is yummy. The wait is not so long even there always seems many people waiting. Highly recommended …

Went here for a family dinner and it was great. We got the beef, chicken and pork soup dumplings. The pork were the best. The green beans were great too.

We have been here twice for lunch and the food is sooo good. The pork dumplings are super popular. Hot and delicious! My kids fight over eating the last fried brussel sprout. The wait on a weekend …

If you are willing to wait, then this i worth waiting for. This has become our place of reference when going to new places to eat dumplings.

We had the steamed Beef Xiao Long Bao (8 pieces). Although we’re not very familiar with Chinese cuisine, we really enjoyed it. The dumplings were smooth and flavorful, and since they’re served very hot, be careful not to burn your tongue. Overall, it was very good for the price.

Their fried bun tastes better than the XLB, also very juicy. I got my pants ruined bc of the juice and that’s on me. So becareful. Use the little spoon, wait, suck it dry fist before you put it in your mouth. That is all

Bill Tang

Juicy pork bao is the thing to get here, delicious soup inside and pan fried skin, but be careful of hot soup squirting. However, having been a few times, I find everything else decent but very overpriced and not worth the long dinner lines. If you can walk in with no during lunch, the juicy pork bao and xiao long baos are worth the try, otherwise not worth the wait and price generally

Pooya Fayyaz

I’ve been to almost every dumpling spot in SF (my wife’s a big fan 😂), so I’d say I’ve got a decent benchmark. This place is solid, definitely good, but not the best in the city. The standout for me was the spicy pork soup dumpling, full of flavor and perfectly done. The sesame boiled dumpling was also above average. But the spicy beef boiled dumpling didn’t quite hit the mark, bland and forgettable. Be ready for a wait, there’s usually a line and it can take 20–30 minutes to get seated. Overall, worth trying, but I wouldn’t call it a top dumpling destination.

+7

Great location in the middle of Hayes Valley and very clearly a popular dining spot. waited around 30min for a table for 2 on a Friday evening, which was not too bad. Definitely at least a tad bit …

We showed up on a busy Friday night and ended up waiting about 30 minutes--fair, considering they weren't taking reservations and the dining room was completely packed. Check‑in was simple: add you…

Got the pork xiao long bao - definitely tasty! Enjoyed the sauces that came alongside - one was really spicy so beware! Have only seen good reviews of here on uber eats

Everything made fresh. noodles were amazing. Juicy dumplings. wonton soup. Killer flavors. Service was spot on. Seated 45mins prior to close (they do last call at 8:45). Felt a bit rushed. …

Everything made fresh. Noodles were amazing. Juicy dumplings. Wonton soup. Killer flavors. Service was spot on. Seated 45mins prior to close (they do last call at 8:45). Felt a bit rushed. Otherwis…

Everything made fresh. Noodles were amazing. Juicy dumplings. Wonton soup. Killer flavors. service was spot on. Seated 45mins prior to close (they do last call at 8:45). Felt a bit rushed. Otherwis…

brenda

food was great, all the other reviews talk about it. I was shocked by the server. We got the bill and she came over to charge us. I swiped the card and the tip option came up. I put 0 tip because we had already collected tip to leave in cash. As i press the button, she goes "so youre not gonna leave a tip?" I was shocked. I said "yes we have it cash" and pointed to it. about 5mins later, we are still finishing up the last few bites and she comes over to pick up a plate and goes "so wheres the cash tip?". We were all baffled. Such rude and entitled service. We felt rushed out and the fact that she essentially demanded an OPTIONAL tip twice within 5 mins was very offputting. Wont be coming back

I feel like the only thing I'd recommend ordering would be the juicy beef bao. Xiao long bao was not bad, but just ok to me. The beef noodle soup was the most unusual I've had, the broth was cl…

The ambience was extremely noisy where you could not hear each other talk and the tables were so crowded together it was hard to maneuver not to touch the table near you. \nThe service was quick, w…

Ziling Mai

Honestly, I was disappointed, especially for a spot on the Michelin Guide. We tried the xiao long bao, dan dan noodles, green onion pancake, and pork baos. The xiao long bao were just okay mid at best and honestly, other places around San Francisco do them better. The dan dan noodles tasted more like peanut sauce with noodles; I wouldn’t order them again. The green onion pancake was the worst, so undercooked it was basically raw dough. The pork baos were better, the filling was decent but the breading was so thick it felt almost like hard candy. Overall, I expected much more from a Michelin-recognized spot.