I wish we had taken photos but WOW, we will be back. What an amazing place! The food is beyond delectable. Truly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Juicy Pork Bao, Green Onion Pancake, Bao, Pan Fried Dumplings
bahador khaleghi
We were semi regulars at Dumping Home and used to enjoy their delicious food and friendly service. Last time we visited the food was terrific as usual but the service was a huge disappointment. Our server Tracy gave us the “attitude” from the get go for some reason, never checked on us, and the worst part she forgot one of the dishes we had ordered and even when reminded ended up ignoring us until we asked another server for help and got our order. I am often quite generous when it comes to tipping but had no choice but to leave no tip to protest such unprofessional behavior from someone in service industry. It’s unfortunate but we won’t be back and would recommend our friends to do the same.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Poison Ivy
I love the spicy soup dumplings and the crispy fried dumplings as well. We get it every time. I can’t get enough of it!! Make sure you go early..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Xiao Long Bao \u0026 Numb and Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao
Jenny Vereschagin
I ordered meat delivery. The order arrived without issue. The food was packaged nicely. The food was the most flavorful and well balanced I’ve had in a long time. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Food: 5
Service: 5
elephantnose
Definitely a bit too long a wait. But the dumplings are just excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hungry Hippo
Great service and atmosphere, but firmly below average food. The Dan Dan noodles were bland, with the noodles to sauce ratio that was too high. The hot and sour soup was mostly cornstarch, unappetizingly gloopy. The steamed dumplings were fine but nothing special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Brianna Wendt
Food poisoning. Unfortunately, I had food poisoning from pork dumplings delivered from Uber Eats. The Szechuan pork soup dumplings were not properly cooked and made me very ill for 24 hours resulting in a day of missed work. Shame because I have eaten here before without issue. But will not be back.
Food: 1
Leo
I came to Dumpling Home after hearing all the buzz, but unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to the hype.
Food: The standout item, the Xiao Long Bao (XLB), was surprisingly pricier than Din Tai Fung, yet it didn’t deliver on flavor or delicacy. The dumplings tasted average at best—edible, but lacking the rich broth, thin wrapper, and balanced seasoning that make great soup dumplings memorable. Overall, the food felt uninspired and didn’t justify either the reputation or the higher price point.
Service: On the positive side, the service was quick and efficient. Orders came out promptly, and the staff handled everything smoothly without unnecessary delays. While it wasn’t particularly warm or personable, the efficiency was appreciated.
Ambiance: We were seated outside, so there isn’t too much to say about the indoor atmosphere. The outdoor setup was simple and functional—nothing that enhanced or detracted significantly from the meal.
Value: Considering the cost, especially with the XLB priced higher than Din Tai Fung, the experience felt underwhelming. For the quality provided, it just didn’t feel worth it.
Would I return? Honestly, no. While the service was reliable, the food didn’t stand out enough to make me want to revisit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Carlton Blaser
This place is amazing. That's really all that can be said. Staff is friendly, place is clean and inviting, and the food is really something special. A must try for anyone coming into SF.
Mathew B
The pork soup dumplings and beef braised soup was incredible. The noodles are next level and holy moly. This is probably one of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve been to.
We ordered from this place and I couldn't wait to spread the word here. The Juicy pork and chicken Bao are delicious 😋🤤
I used to compare Din Tai Fung as a baseline, but this place is way better. The soup was flavorful and the dumplings were enjoyable by themselves.
Okra was cooked perfectly, with a lot of garlic, just the way I liked it!!
Worpal (ThanLastTime)
Great dumplings, just a bit too sweet
Danielle Paine
So good!!
Tony Chan
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Food: tasted just as good as din tai Fung. Skin didn’t break and had decent amount of soup. Though it isn’t hot as other ones I’ve had where I was scared to burn myself. Their mini fried buns (I think are actually Chinese Sheng Jian Bao) were sold out. Recommend the mala xiao long bao.
Service: top notch service I believe his name was brenan or something like that. Walked us through the menu.
Vibe: nicely designed and they used quality hard products from seats to cups.
Tip: make a reservation online or be prepared to wait.
I wish we had taken photos but WOW, we will be back. What an amazing place! The food is beyond delectable. Truly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Juicy Pork Bao, Green Onion Pancake, Bao, Pan Fried Dumplings
We were semi regulars at Dumping Home and used to enjoy their delicious food and friendly service. Last time we visited the food was terrific as usual but the service was a huge disappointment. Our server Tracy gave us the “attitude” from the get go for some reason, never checked on us, and the worst part she forgot one of the dishes we had ordered and even when reminded ended up ignoring us until we asked another server for help and got our order.
I am often quite generous when it comes to tipping but had no choice but to leave no tip to protest such unprofessional behavior from someone in service industry.
It’s unfortunate but we won’t be back and would recommend our friends to do the same.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
I love the spicy soup dumplings and the crispy fried dumplings as well. We get it every time. I can’t get enough of it!! Make sure you go early..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Xiao Long Bao \u0026 Numb and Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao
I ordered meat delivery. The order arrived without issue. The food was packaged nicely. The food was the most flavorful and well balanced I’ve had in a long time. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely a bit too long a wait. But the dumplings are just excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and atmosphere, but firmly below average food. The Dan Dan noodles were bland, with the noodles to sauce ratio that was too high. The hot and sour soup was mostly cornstarch, unappetizingly gloopy. The steamed dumplings were fine but nothing special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Food poisoning. Unfortunately, I had food poisoning from pork dumplings delivered from Uber Eats. The Szechuan pork soup dumplings were not properly cooked and made me very ill for 24 hours resulting in a day of missed work. Shame because I have eaten here before without issue. But will not be back.
Food: 1
I came to Dumpling Home after hearing all the buzz, but unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to the hype.
Food: The standout item, the Xiao Long Bao (XLB), was surprisingly pricier than Din Tai Fung, yet it didn’t deliver on flavor or delicacy. The dumplings tasted average at best—edible, but lacking the rich broth, thin wrapper, and balanced seasoning that make great soup dumplings memorable. Overall, the food felt uninspired and didn’t justify either the reputation or the higher price point.
Service: On the positive side, the service was quick and efficient. Orders came out promptly, and the staff handled everything smoothly without unnecessary delays. While it wasn’t particularly warm or personable, the efficiency was appreciated.
Ambiance: We were seated outside, so there isn’t too much to say about the indoor atmosphere. The outdoor setup was simple and functional—nothing that enhanced or detracted significantly from the meal.
Value: Considering the cost, especially with the XLB priced higher than Din Tai Fung, the experience felt underwhelming. For the quality provided, it just didn’t feel worth it.
Would I return? Honestly, no. While the service was reliable, the food didn’t stand out enough to make me want to revisit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
This place is amazing. That's really all that can be said. Staff is friendly, place is clean and inviting, and the food is really something special. A must try for anyone coming into SF.
The pork soup dumplings and beef braised soup was incredible. The noodles are next level and holy moly. This is probably one of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve been to.
Restaurantji Recommends
Such great food! Enjoyed every choice.
We ordered from this place and I couldn't wait to spread the word here. The Juicy pork and chicken Bao are delicious 😋🤤
I used to compare Din Tai Fung as a baseline, but this place is way better. The soup was flavorful and the dumplings were enjoyable by themselves.
Okra was cooked perfectly, with a lot of garlic, just the way I liked it!!
Great dumplings, just a bit too sweet
So good!!
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Food: tasted just as good as din tai Fung. Skin didn’t break and had decent amount of soup. Though it isn’t hot as other ones I’ve had where I was scared to burn myself. Their mini fried buns (I think are actually Chinese Sheng Jian Bao) were sold out. Recommend the mala xiao long bao.
Service: top notch service I believe his name was brenan or something like that. Walked us through the menu.
Vibe: nicely designed and they used quality hard products from seats to cups.
Tip: make a reservation online or be prepared to wait.
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