Extremely mid. Do not be fooled like I was. Tried a variety of menu items, all were lacking in flavor.
I feel misled by the reviews for this place. I saw it recommended on TikTok, and decided to give it a try-but I should’ve trusted my gut when I saw the restaurant nearly empty at peak dinner time. I came to the harsh realization that the TikToker, being a micro influencer, was probably paid to post and isn’t a credible reviewer.
Another review, on Google this time, mentioned dumplings, but the reviewer said they were vegan and didn’t even taste them. They also described a variety of “refreshing drinks,” but there were only the basics: beer, wine, and literally two cocktails.
Be sure to not order the one rice dish they offer-a subpar fried rice with corn. When I asked for regular steamed rice, I was told they didn’t have any, which was surprising given they make fried rice.
The empty dining room and the lackluster menu spoke for themselves. I wouldn’t recommend spending your money here.
Food: 2
Lisa London
Servers were slow, seemingly unmotivated & not upbeat. Shrimp toast was extremely greasy & slathered with/spicy mayo; otherwise tasteless. Pork XLB was OK w/ the addition of vinegar , as was the shrimp & pork siu mai. Lamb dumplings were encased in an overly thick dough & were very unappetizing. All in all, not worth a return visit.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
TikiToyLabs
The food was great. The prices are super reasonable also. would go back in a heart beat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cecil Coe
The pork dumplings have average flavor. The portion is very small. For 6 small dumplings, I paid close to $20.
The service is mediocre. It was 6 PM on a Saturday night, the place was not busy and had only about 6 dine-in customers. But it took almost 30 minutes to get my 6 small dumplings. BTW, the waitress recommended Sui Mai in a dumpling shop. When I asked why, she cited that this is a fusion restaurant. It sounded like they don't want to be an authentic dumpling shop.
The outdoor sitting is nice on a quiet street curbside. If you just want a beer, perhaps it's not a bad place to go.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pork Dumplings
B510
Amazing. We got the seafood gyoza and the sauce it came with just made it that much better. Get it crispy. So good worth the longer wait. We also got the BBQ pork Bao. We thought those were good, and they were, but the gyoza's were so much better. Try them for yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce Jaffe
Fancy dim sum in Stanford Shopping Center. Enjoyed a mom’s dad celebration there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork Bao Cha Shao Bao, Shumai, Beijing Noodles Zha Jiang Mian, Shishito Peppers, Crispy Tofu Squares
Diallo McLinn
Excellent fried Pork Bao. Great flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amish Gupta
Raised all the prices 3-5 dollars from the original pricing and changed the menu. sad how expensive it is
fujino bby
I got wagyu (black truffle mushroom) I didn’t like it to the point I didn’t finish them. I agree with other reviews that dishes r not worth the price. 2 Tofu pieces for 18$ didn’t hold the value. U can get better tofu dishes for that price around. Wings and dumplings were ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Amanda Fietz
Great food!! We popped in for lunch. The server was so nice even when one dish took a bit longer than expected. The patio was great.
This was our first time visiting. Food was great, service was friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Gardner
A nice new find for Xian style dumplings along with some dim sum and XLB. Tasty!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kenneth Starr
I absolutely love Dumpling Time!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EddyOneTake
A charming hole-in-the-wall gem that offers a delightful experience for anyone with a love for dumplings. As a vegan I wish they had more menu options but they do feature a selection of rice dishes and refreshing drinks. The perfect place for a quick bite, sharing with friends, or grabbing takeout to enjoy at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
user hahrey
I think food is good . but too pricy for the quality of food
Extremely mid. Do not be fooled like I was. Tried a variety of menu items, all were lacking in flavor.
I feel misled by the reviews for this place. I saw it recommended on TikTok, and decided to give it a try-but I should’ve trusted my gut when I saw the restaurant nearly empty at peak dinner time. I came to the harsh realization that the TikToker, being a micro influencer, was probably paid to post and isn’t a credible reviewer.
Another review, on Google this time, mentioned dumplings, but the reviewer said they were vegan and didn’t even taste them. They also described a variety of “refreshing drinks,” but there were only the basics: beer, wine, and literally two cocktails.
Be sure to not order the one rice dish they offer-a subpar fried rice with corn. When I asked for regular steamed rice, I was told they didn’t have any, which was surprising given they make fried rice.
The empty dining room and the lackluster menu spoke for themselves. I wouldn’t recommend spending your money here.
Food: 2
Servers were slow, seemingly unmotivated & not upbeat. Shrimp toast was extremely greasy & slathered with/spicy mayo; otherwise tasteless. Pork XLB was OK w/ the addition of vinegar , as was the shrimp & pork siu mai. Lamb dumplings were encased in an overly thick dough & were very unappetizing. All in all, not worth a return visit.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
The food was great. The prices are super reasonable also. would go back in a heart beat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pork dumplings have average flavor. The portion is very small. For 6 small dumplings, I paid close to $20.
The service is mediocre. It was 6 PM on a Saturday night, the place was not busy and had only about 6 dine-in customers. But it took almost 30 minutes to get my 6 small dumplings.
BTW, the waitress recommended Sui Mai in a dumpling shop. When I asked why, she cited that this is a fusion restaurant. It sounded like they don't want to be an authentic dumpling shop.
The outdoor sitting is nice on a quiet street curbside. If you just want a beer, perhaps it's not a bad place to go.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pork Dumplings
Amazing. We got the seafood gyoza and the sauce it came with just made it that much better. Get it crispy. So good worth the longer wait. We also got the BBQ pork Bao. We thought those were good, and they were, but the gyoza's were so much better. Try them for yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fancy dim sum in Stanford Shopping Center. Enjoyed a mom’s dad celebration there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork Bao Cha Shao Bao, Shumai, Beijing Noodles Zha Jiang Mian, Shishito Peppers, Crispy Tofu Squares
Excellent fried Pork Bao. Great flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raised all the prices 3-5 dollars from the original pricing and changed the menu. sad how expensive it is
I got wagyu (black truffle mushroom) I didn’t like it to the point I didn’t finish them. I agree with other reviews that dishes r not worth the price. 2 Tofu pieces for 18$ didn’t hold the value. U can get better tofu dishes for that price around. Wings and dumplings were ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great food!! We popped in for lunch. The server was so nice even when one dish took a bit longer than expected. The patio was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame
Restaurantji Recommends
This was our first time visiting. Food was great, service was friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A nice new find for Xian style dumplings along with some dim sum and XLB. Tasty!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I absolutely love Dumpling Time!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A charming hole-in-the-wall gem that offers a delightful experience for anyone with a love for dumplings. As a vegan I wish they had more menu options but they do feature a selection of rice dishes and refreshing drinks. The perfect place for a quick bite, sharing with friends, or grabbing takeout to enjoy at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think food is good . but too pricy for the quality of food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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