Dumpling Express

2328 Bowditch St, Berkeley
(510) 204-9283

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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!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Francia

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

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aboubaker Boukandoura

I can say it’s the worst restaurant in all my life
0 customer service
0 cleanliness
Restaurant is very dirty including tables and chairs
Customer service is under 0
You give them money and they treat you badly with not respecting and ignoring you
They made me wait for more than 45 min for only one small item even the restaurant was empty of customers and the end the food smelled bad it’s like you are eating food that was made a year ago
I’d never ever go back again or recommend it to anyone

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Rosie

really good dumplings, especially the soup dumplings. you can tell they take pride in their cooking and they take their time to make it right. friendly service too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

LJ Jalfon

All the food was so good, and we were even given a free order of buns just because. This establishment has been here for over 10 years as well, great to support it. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Perrin True

good food, great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Xiao Long Bao, Crispy Fried Chicken Dumpling 6

Charvi Talwar

Best dumpling spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elle Rose

Super kind and yummy food!! Plus they gave me a free egg custard bun! Definitely coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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