Hole in the wall with the best dumplings in the east bay. Owner makes it all himself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kat Williams
It was a one-man show when I went there. Fortunately, the one man excelled at everything! He was friendly, helped me navigate the menu, and answered my questions about menu items.
Amazing delicious food with perfectly delicate textures. Reasonably priced, insofar as anything in the San Fran area can be referred to as such.
My only suggestion would be to add all the ingredients for dumplings in the descriptions on the online menu. By doing so, I wouldn't need to ask as many questions.
Dumplings in the photos: shrimp, pork+shrimp, and soup.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Deeb
Yesterday was my first time trying this place. I ordered over the phone and came to pick up right before closing. The gentleman behind the counter was so incredibly kind, he even added an extra shrimp dumpling to my order! It seems like a family business run with a lot of love and dedication, and you can tell from the food! The chicken and cabbage dumplings were exceptional!! So flavorful, and everything you’d want out of a dumpling. He offers an array of condiments, I got the black vinegar as well which paired really nicely with the dumplings. Can’t wait to come back to this place!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Chen
extremely rude for no reason
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Sergey Sullivan
Really good food, owner is really friendly and the area is nice
Elk Ronnie
Great food and great staff! Not a place that you'd go to sit down and eat though
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Uhl
The soup dumplings were soooo good. I did carryout twice and both times they put in a little dessert. If I lived in the area I would pre-order and then stop by to pick up. The other food I tried was also good. But the soup dumplings were everything. Num num num.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandra Matthews
This is my favorite place to go for dumplings and buns in Berkeley! The food is always so fresh and the guy who cooks at/owns the restaurant is so friendly! Would highly recommend :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Unbound
Low quality.
Yesenia Garcia
I got the chicken and cabbage dumplings and they were really good! They were super fresh and perfect for my train ride. I also loved how affordable they were! 12 dumplings for $9!!
Well priced, tasty, and run by nice people. Love this spot
Jerico Osnas-Paguio
This place is the best! The brothers who run the shop are the friendliest and nicest. How’s that saying go, “sometimes when you want to go, where everybody knows your name” well this place is just that for me and my family.
We are big fans of their soup dumplings & sesame seed balls but we probably have tried every dumpling they have. These guys don’t miss.
Next time you’re in Berkeley on the southside of campus you gotta check them out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Balls, Pork Sui Mai Top and Soup Dumplings Bottom
Grace
Dumpling Express is my new obsession! Their menu’s got it all—dim sum, fried rice, noodle soup, you name it. I’m in love with their Pork Xiao Long Bao—those juicy soup dumplings are like little flavor bombs, especially with that ginger-vinegar dip. And the freshly made buns? So fluffy and warm, I could eat them all day! It’s a cozy little spot with a fun, bustling vibe, and the staff’s super nice. Got my food in like 10 minutes, and for around $8 for dumplings and $3 a bun, it’s such a steal. Every bite feels like a treat, and I’m already craving my next trip—maybe I’ll grab some noodle soup too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lotus Giani-Sherrill
Amazing place, the food was delicious and had the softest bao buns ever. Prety affordable, quick, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Dumplings
Emily Jones
Great option whether you want a quick snack on the way to class or a whole picnic to enjoy on campus. Vegan options are clearly labeled on the menu. Everything is hot and fresh. I ordered the mushroom scallion buns and the red bean sesame balls, and they threw in some fried vegetable dumplings for free. I'd also recommend the taro buns for a sweet snack. They go great with a cup of coffee
Hole in the wall with the best dumplings in the east bay. Owner makes it all himself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a one-man show when I went there. Fortunately, the one man excelled at everything! He was friendly, helped me navigate the menu, and answered my questions about menu items.
Amazing delicious food with perfectly delicate textures. Reasonably priced, insofar as anything in the San Fran area can be referred to as such.
My only suggestion would be to add all the ingredients for dumplings in the descriptions on the online menu. By doing so, I wouldn't need to ask as many questions.
Dumplings in the photos: shrimp, pork+shrimp, and soup.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yesterday was my first time trying this place. I ordered over the phone and came to pick up right before closing. The gentleman behind the counter was so incredibly kind, he even added an extra shrimp dumpling to my order! It seems like a family business run with a lot of love and dedication, and you can tell from the food! The chicken and cabbage dumplings were exceptional!! So flavorful, and everything you’d want out of a dumpling. He offers an array of condiments, I got the black vinegar as well which paired really nicely with the dumplings. Can’t wait to come back to this place!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
extremely rude for no reason
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Really good food, owner is really friendly and the area is nice
Great food and great staff!
Not a place that you'd go to sit down and eat though
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
The soup dumplings were soooo good. I did carryout twice and both times they put in a little dessert. If I lived in the area I would pre-order and then stop by to pick up. The other food I tried was also good. But the soup dumplings were everything. Num num num.
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my favorite place to go for dumplings and buns in Berkeley! The food is always so fresh and the guy who cooks at/owns the restaurant is so friendly! Would highly recommend :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Low quality.
I got the chicken and cabbage dumplings and they were really good! They were super fresh and perfect for my train ride. I also loved how affordable they were! 12 dumplings for $9!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Well priced, tasty, and run by nice people. Love this spot
This place is the best! The brothers who run the shop are the friendliest and nicest. How’s that saying go, “sometimes when you want to go, where everybody knows your name” well this place is just that for me and my family.
We are big fans of their soup dumplings & sesame seed balls but we probably have tried every dumpling they have. These guys don’t miss.
Next time you’re in Berkeley on the southside of campus you gotta check them out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Balls, Pork Sui Mai Top and Soup Dumplings Bottom
Dumpling Express is my new obsession! Their menu’s got it all—dim sum, fried rice, noodle soup, you name it. I’m in love with their Pork Xiao Long Bao—those juicy soup dumplings are like little flavor bombs, especially with that ginger-vinegar dip. And the freshly made buns? So fluffy and warm, I could eat them all day!
It’s a cozy little spot with a fun, bustling vibe, and the staff’s super nice. Got my food in like 10 minutes, and for around $8 for dumplings and $3 a bun, it’s such a steal. Every bite feels like a treat, and I’m already craving my next trip—maybe I’ll grab some noodle soup too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place, the food was delicious and had the softest bao buns ever. Prety affordable, quick, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Dumplings
Great option whether you want a quick snack on the way to class or a whole picnic to enjoy on campus. Vegan options are clearly labeled on the menu. Everything is hot and fresh. I ordered the mushroom scallion buns and the red bean sesame balls, and they threw in some fried vegetable dumplings for free.
I'd also recommend the taro buns for a sweet snack. They go great with a cup of coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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