Came the other night with a few friends! It’s a tiny restaurant with 5-6 tables. Can get stuffy when packed especially with the kitchen just a couple feet away and one window for ventilation.
Food was decent, we ordered Shanghai soup dumplings, pan fried Shanghai dumplings, napa cabbage boiled dumplings, salt&pepper chicken wings, fried chive dumplings, spicy wontons and noodles. The dough was slightly too thick for all dumplings but you can tell it’s handmade! Chicken wings were crispy but lack flavor depth. Noodles had good chewiness, sauce was a tad oily. Chilli wantons were good!
I wanted so badly for it to be good because of the positive reviews. Maybe we went on an off-night but we weren’t impressed by the food? But we’re still willing to go back again if we’re in the area. Give it a try!! Was about $27-30 per pax from the food+tip.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
The Brand
Their food is great but their front door is filthy with grime on a white door.. and when I mention it it goes nowhere.. so after several wonderful orders there I gave up.
Simple Green in a spray bottle and a towel wipe and it would be gone. I even did a little myself one time and pointed it out. Makes this guy wonder what he’s not seeing…
Every time I walk by I keep hoping they have gotten to it.
As a former dishwasher, bartender, barista it’s pretty basic standard by my training and experience..
A clean door and I’m there…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
W P
Came here from across the city in 2016 when it was really good. However, because the place is small and there was usually a wait, I didn’t come back until 2024. For context, the sunset is spoilt for choice when it comes to this type of cuisine (mix of northern/southeast Chinese cuisine, xlb, bao, dumplings, noodles etc), so there is a ton of competition in the area from lesser known restaurants I’ve had the pleasure of “discovering”.
I live in the neighborhood so I’m rooting for all restaurants here especially since they have endured construction on Taraval for so long.
However I’m sad to say that the food is extremely average. It doesn’t even look like they make their own dumplings anymore. The noodles and green beans tasted and looked like they were drowned in soy sauce. The chilli beef tendons were the only authentic tasting dish. Even the vinegar didn’t taste right and the bottles were dirty.
Server prioritized take out orders over serving people at the restaurant.
For the food we ordered, we could have paid about 15-25% less at nearby restaurants that are of comparable or better quality.
They don’t give you an itemized bill either, so it’s easy to end up tipping on after tax amount.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Austin Lang
Food was pretty good. I had a mix of soup, dumplings, and noodles. Staff was very kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Napa Cabbage and Pork Dumplings
Sarah Jennings
Incredible pork potstickers & scallion bread! Great prices & super quick’
Food: 5
Yuan Chang Liu
I came to the "Land of Dumplings" alone at the suggestion of a friend. Ordered: cucumbers, dumplings, and steamed buns They are all very satisfying to my appetite??? Worth enjoying and recommending??????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kuang huang
I was craving for some dumplings and tofu before I had back to Texas from a business trip. It was a wonderful treat, delicious! I had Pork Dumpling with Green Chives- it melts in your mouth and the flavor was balance perfect! The 2nd dish was Salt Pepper Tofu- it crispy outside and soft inside with lots of seasoning and just wow! This is the place to go to if you want a traditional dumplings and salt and pepper, tofu! Would I come back you dam right I’ll be back on my next business trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan Leung
Small restaurant usually means excellent food, and this place is no exception! I love the thin skin on the dumplings. The red bean pancake is delectable as well. Will love to come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay G
my favorite underground dumpling restaurant, 12 dumplings per order, and the soup dumplings are fantastic. super small place but still a lovely experience
Reviewed on my other email account. Might as well leave another review. Great food. Price is great for SF. Hole in the wall but fairly clean.
Vegetarian options: Some options. Nothing crazy.
Dietary restrictions: Lots of different types. Coming from a person with peanut allergies.
Parking: Park a block or two away and walk. Easier and free.
Kid-friendliness: Small quaint place but good options for kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: No steps leading up to the restaurant but right space.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumpling with Green Chives 韭菜虾饺 12, Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Dumplings, Soup, Pork and Chives Dumplings
Dustin Nguyen
Small hole in the wall but don’t let it deter you from trying. Food is good, fresh and came out promptly. Price is great compared to the average fare in SF. Parking is hard so local neighborhood and walk a block or two.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumpling with Green Chives 韭菜虾饺 12, Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Dumplings, Soup, Pork and Chives Dumplings
Corina
I’ve checked in here so frequently to pick up DoorDash orders that it’s about time I review this place. I first ordered from here because of a BOGO promotion for their cucumber salad on DoorDash. I soon, however, got hooked on their wok fried garlic string beans and salt and pepper tofu. The food is not the most clean-tasting, but it’s very satisfying like a home-cooked meal, and the portion size for the price point is well worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: String Beans
Corina Lange
I’ve checked in here so frequently to pick up DoorDash orders that it’s about time I review this place. I first ordered from here because of a BOGO promotion for their cucumber salad on DoorDash. I soon, however, got hooked on their wok fried garlic string beans and salt and pepper tofu. The food is not the most clean-tasting, but it’s very satisfying like a home-cooked meal, and the portion size for the price point is well worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: String Beans
Melissa Fox
Cute little place with delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Pork Dumplings, Dim Sum
Came the other night with a few friends! It’s a tiny restaurant with 5-6 tables. Can get stuffy when packed especially with the kitchen just a couple feet away and one window for ventilation.
Food was decent, we ordered Shanghai soup dumplings, pan fried Shanghai dumplings, napa cabbage boiled dumplings, salt&pepper chicken wings, fried chive dumplings, spicy wontons and noodles. The dough was slightly too thick for all dumplings but you can tell it’s handmade! Chicken wings were crispy but lack flavor depth. Noodles had good chewiness, sauce was a tad oily. Chilli wantons were good!
I wanted so badly for it to be good because of the positive reviews. Maybe we went on an off-night but we weren’t impressed by the food? But we’re still willing to go back again if we’re in the area. Give it a try!! Was about $27-30 per pax from the food+tip.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Their food is great but their front door is filthy with grime on a white door.. and when I mention it it goes nowhere.. so after several wonderful orders there I gave up.
Simple Green in a spray bottle and a towel wipe and it would be gone. I even did a little myself one time and pointed it out. Makes this guy wonder what he’s not seeing…
Every time I walk by I keep hoping they have gotten to it.
As a former dishwasher, bartender, barista it’s pretty basic standard by my training and experience..
A clean door and I’m there…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here from across the city in 2016 when it was really good. However, because the place is small and there was usually a wait, I didn’t come back until 2024. For context, the sunset is spoilt for choice when it comes to this type of cuisine (mix of northern/southeast Chinese cuisine, xlb, bao, dumplings, noodles etc), so there is a ton of competition in the area from lesser known restaurants I’ve had the pleasure of “discovering”.
I live in the neighborhood so I’m rooting for all restaurants here especially since they have endured construction on Taraval for so long.
However I’m sad to say that the food is extremely average. It doesn’t even look like they make their own dumplings anymore. The noodles and green beans tasted and looked like they were drowned in soy sauce. The chilli beef tendons were the only authentic tasting dish. Even the vinegar didn’t taste right and the bottles were dirty.
Server prioritized take out orders over serving people at the restaurant.
For the food we ordered, we could have paid about 15-25% less at nearby restaurants that are of comparable or better quality.
They don’t give you an itemized bill either, so it’s easy to end up tipping on after tax amount.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food was pretty good. I had a mix of soup, dumplings, and noodles. Staff was very kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Napa Cabbage and Pork Dumplings
Incredible pork potstickers & scallion bread! Great prices & super quick’
Food: 5
I came to the "Land of Dumplings" alone at the suggestion of a friend.
Ordered: cucumbers, dumplings, and steamed buns
They are all very satisfying to my appetite???
Worth enjoying and recommending??????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was craving for some dumplings and tofu before I had back to Texas from a business trip. It was a wonderful treat, delicious! I had Pork Dumpling with Green Chives- it melts in your mouth and the flavor was balance perfect! The 2nd dish was Salt Pepper Tofu- it crispy outside and soft inside with lots of seasoning and just wow! This is the place to go to if you want a traditional dumplings and salt and pepper, tofu! Would I come back you dam right I’ll be back on my next business trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small restaurant usually means excellent food, and this place is no exception! I love the thin skin on the dumplings. The red bean pancake is delectable as well. Will love to come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
my favorite underground dumpling restaurant, 12 dumplings per order, and the soup dumplings are fantastic. super small place but still a lovely experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Soup Dumplings, Pork Dumplings
Wait time was incredibly long
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Reviewed on my other email account. Might as well leave another review. Great food. Price is great for SF. Hole in the wall but fairly clean.
Vegetarian options: Some options. Nothing crazy.
Dietary restrictions: Lots of different types. Coming from a person with peanut allergies.
Parking: Park a block or two away and walk. Easier and free.
Kid-friendliness: Small quaint place but good options for kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: No steps leading up to the restaurant but right space.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumpling with Green Chives 韭菜虾饺 12, Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Dumplings, Soup, Pork and Chives Dumplings
Small hole in the wall but don’t let it deter you from trying. Food is good, fresh and came out promptly. Price is great compared to the average fare in SF. Parking is hard so local neighborhood and walk a block or two.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumpling with Green Chives 韭菜虾饺 12, Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Dumplings, Soup, Pork and Chives Dumplings
I’ve checked in here so frequently to pick up DoorDash orders that it’s about time I review this place. I first ordered from here because of a BOGO promotion for their cucumber salad on DoorDash. I soon, however, got hooked on their wok fried garlic string beans and salt and pepper tofu. The food is not the most clean-tasting, but it’s very satisfying like a home-cooked meal, and the portion size for the price point is well worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: String Beans
I’ve checked in here so frequently to pick up DoorDash orders that it’s about time I review this place. I first ordered from here because of a BOGO promotion for their cucumber salad on DoorDash. I soon, however, got hooked on their wok fried garlic string beans and salt and pepper tofu. The food is not the most clean-tasting, but it’s very satisfying like a home-cooked meal, and the portion size for the price point is well worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: String Beans
Cute little place with delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Pork Dumplings, Dim Sum
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